The post of Diyawadana Nilame at the Kandy Dalada Maligawa is scheduled to fall vacant on September 7. It is reported that the Mahanayake Theros have requested President Anura Dissanayake to appoint the current Diyawadana Nilame, Pradeep Nilanga Dela Bandara, to act in the post until a new Diyawadana Nilame is appointed.
The Malwatta and Asgiri Theros have made this request when the President met the Mahanayake Theros after the conclusion of the Dalada Perahera. The new Diyawadana Nilame should be appointed before December 7.