Muhurath Ceremony of “Maharaja Gemunu” held
The Launch of Jayantha Chandrasiri’s film “Maharaja Gemunu” based on a story of the Mahawansa, took place on Thursday (9) after religious observances to invoke the blessings of the triple gem on the film and those acting in it at the Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura.
The Chief Incumbent of the Ruwanweli Maha Seya and Chief Sanga Nayaka of the Nuwara Kalaviya, Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera conducted the religious rites before the Muhurath Ceremony which was attended by a large crowd including many of the artists contributing to the film.
The Muhurath Ceremony was later held at a well-known tourist hotel in Anuradhapura. North Central Governor Karunarathna Divulgane, Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith Samarakone and Special Projects Minister S.M. Chandrasena attended the ceremony.
Governor Karunarathna Divulgane read out the President’s well wishes to those gathered at the occasion.