The final day of the Mihintale Aloka Pooja which began on June 7 was held under the patronage of State Defence Minister Ruwan Wijewardene and officials from the Ceylon Electricity Board and the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited, the main sponsors. Mihintale Raja Maha Vihara Chief Incumbent Ven.Valavahengunaveve Dhammaratana thera was also present at the illumination ceremony. Picture by Samantha Weerasiri.