Swadeshi Khomba illuminates Wariyapola, Kolambagama Miyugunarama Rajamaha Viharaya for Poson

Swad eshi Industrial Works PLC, the pioneer and market leader in herbal personal care products, in one of its community support initiatives recently sponsored the ‘Aloka Poojawa’ of the historic Wariyapola, Kolambagama Miyugunarama Rajamaha Viharaya on Poson Full Moon Poya day.

‘ Swadeshi Khomba Aloka Puja Sathkaraya’ is a concept of Swadeshi Chairperson Amari Wijewardene. Situated in the Kurunegala district, the Wariyapola, Kolambagama Miyugunarama Rajamaha Viharaya is considered as one of the first temples built by King Devanampiyatissa (250-210 BC). It is said that the king-built temples at every gauwa (approximately 4 miles) and this is considered one of the very first built by him. The temple is today more popular for its ‘Sri Vishnu Devalaya’ which is built in the form of a ‘Tampita Viharaya’. The temple also owns an ancient Buddha statue with Varada Mudra which is uncommon in Sri Lanka.

Swadeshi Chairperson Amari Wijewardene said: “Swadeshi being a Sri Lankan company which upholds traditional values and customs considers safeguarding the culture and traditional heritage of Sri Lanka by supporting initiatives such as the annual Aloka Pooja. As a socially responsible company, we are committed to give our fullest support to these initiatives; thereby we set a perfect example for the generations to follow.”

She further added: “Swadeshi Khomba illuminates places of worship in the country for the benefit and betterment of worshippers and also with the intention of educating the younger generation on the importance of safeguarding the country’s culture and heritage.”

The Swadeshi Chairperson has been continuously supporting religious places throughout the country. In 2013 the ‘Sri Dalada Maligawa’ of historic Dambadeni Raja Maha Viharaya and the ancient murals were renovated by Amari Wijewardene to bring back the past glory. Amari Wijewardene is the great granddaughter of Helena Wijewardene Lamatheni, who initiated renovations of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya in 1927.

Swadeshi Khomba continues to support the annual Aloka Poojas of Kataragama Kiri Wehera, Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, Sabaragamu Maha Saman Devalaya, Devundara Sri Vishnu Devalaya, Aluthnuwara Sri Dadimunda Maha Devalaya, Mahanuwara Sri Maha Vishnu Dewalaya, Redigama Ridi Viharaya, Lankathilaka Raja Maha Viharaya, Ammaduwa Kuda Kataragama Devalaya, Deraniyagala Saman Devalaya, Dambadeniya Raja Maha Viharaya and Keragala Raja Maha Viharaya.