INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Sri Lanka Police announced that an extensive security and traffic management plan will be implemented ahead of the exposition of the Sacred
Tooth Relic, which is set to begin on April 18 at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy.The special exposition will commence on April 18 at 3.30
and continue until 5.30 p.m
From April 19 to 27, the relic will be on public display daily from 12.00 p.m
to 5.30 p.m.Police state that more than two million local and international devotees are expected to visit the sacred site during the
ten-day sacred exposition
In light of the anticipated crowds, the Police Headquarters has outlined a comprehensive security strategy to ensure the safety of the
visiting public, the Sacred Tooth Relic, and the premises surrounding the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa).Over 10,000 police
officers, including 35 government-notified officers, will be deployed across the city for crowd control, public safety, and traffic
Security measures will include public searches, checkpoints, and roadblocks in and around Kandy city, the Police Media Division announced.To
designated for pilgrims arriving in Kandy, and shuttle services will be provided to transport devotees from these parking points to the
temple premises for a nominal fee, according to police.Meanwhile, the police urge the public to cooperate with security personnel and follow
the traffic guidelines to ensure a safe and smooth experience for all participants.The related parking areas and alternative routes for
motorists passing by the area during this period are as follows:Traffic Restrictions and Parking ArrangementsVehicular access to Kandy city
will be restricted from April 17 to reduce congestion during the period of the exposition
from Rakade Junction; light vehicles at P.T
Bus Terminal near YMBA and Bogambara Stadium
Short-distance buses will not be permitted to park within city limits.Alternative Routes for Through TrafficTo facilitate smooth traffic
flow for vehicles not attending the exposition, the following alternative routes have been designated:- Vehicles from Kurunegala or Matale
headed towards Colombo/Nuwara Eliya can use Gohagoda Road near Katugastota Bridge, proceeding through Peradeniya.- Vehicles from
Badulla can use Dharmasoka Mawatha via Thannekumbura.Parking Facilities for Kandy ResidentsFor residents entering the city for daily needs
will not be allowed to park in the city limits, and the following parking areas are available:- Wewelpitiya Stadium, Sahas Uyana Stadium,
Bogambara Stadium, inside Bogambara Prison premises, Haragama Road (Thannekumbura Junction), SWRD Bandaranaike Mawatha, Dharmasoka Mawatha
William Gopallawa Mawatha at Niressagala Junction- Sirimavo Bandaranaike Mawatha near Gatambe Stadium Gate- Near Mahaiyawa Wewelpitiya
to:- Wear white attire, in keeping with traditional customs.- Refrain from carrying large bags, cameras, video equipment, and other
electronic devices into the temple premises.- Cooperate with police officers stationed for security and traffic duties to ensure a smooth
and safe experience for all pilgrims.
