Kendaragama Family Pirith Ceremony 20151211 5 Pirith Slow by Ven Hapuwala Gunarathana and Pannala

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.