The presentation of Sannaspatraya to new Mahanayake of Amarapura Maha Nikaya Most Ven. Kotugoda Dhammawasa Thera took place at a ceremony held at Independence Square last evening. Picture shows President Maithripala Sirisena presenting the Sannaspatraya to the Mahanayake Thera. Prime Minister
Ranil Wickremesinghe was also present. Picture by Sudath Silva