Katina Pinkama organized by the Civil Security Department took place with a colorful procession from the residence at No. 68/5 K, Sama Uyana, Duwa Watte, Kottawa Road, Piliyandala up to the Sri Gangarama Vihare, Molpe, Moratuwa on 21st October 2017.
The colourful procession included a combination of cultural dances and number of gaily decorated elephants along the roads surrounding the Vihare and finally, reached the Vihare during early hours of the day.
The ‘Sanga Vasaya’ built at Sri Gangarama Vihare was declared open by Mr. Chandrarathne Pallegama, Director General of the Civil Security Department on 22nd October 2017 to coincide with the Katina Pinkama