Devotees who are showing up in Kandy for the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic must act respectfully and in an orderly manner, Mahanayaka Thero of the Asgiriya chapter Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero said.The unique demand has actually been made as more than 2 million enthusiasts are expected to check out Kandy throughout the period.The special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic will be held at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy for 10 days from April 18.
Issuing a statement, the Mahanayaka Thero of the Asgiriya chapter said although typically the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic happens once in five years, it has not occurred for 16 years due to different reasons.Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero noted that considering that an exposition has not occurred for 16 years, the general public aspires to witness the Tooth Relic by visiting the Dalada Maligawa after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period.It has likewise been exposed that although it is estimated that three fans per second will have the ability to praise the Tooth Relic throughout the 10 days of the exposition, just around 600,000 individuals will be able to get in the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy throughout that time.The Mahanayaka Thero of the Asgiriya chapter therefore advised the general public to be conscious of the security and requirements of all visitors.