Kendaragama Family Pirith Ceremony 20151211 15 Pooja Padaya by Artists led by Charlie Chali, a pup

Some unique and colourful highlights of the annual pirith ceremony held on 11 December 2015, at the family residence of Kendaragama family, 13-miles away from Kandy, Sri Lanka. Chanting of pirith was done by Ven Hapuwala Gunarathana, Pannala Ananda and Unantenne Rathanasara of Mawela Buddhuist Temple, Sri Lanka, according to “Up-Country” traditions. Hevisi (Drums) by artists, led by leading artist, Charles (Chali) Gurunnanse, of late Raththarana Gurunnanse (Presidential Award winner) of Godagama, Hingula, Sri Lanka.