The special Sri Dalada pilgrimage , which is being held after 16 years, began today, giving the people of this country the opportunity to see and worship the Sri Dalada , with their own eyes. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake also participated in the event and the first floral tribute to the Sri Dalada was paid by the President.
The Sri Dalada pilgrimage began with the President paying homage to the Lord of the Tooth relic and providing the devotees with the opportunity to worship the Tooth relic.
A group of invited dignitaries, including ambassadors, also joined the Sri Dalada pilgrimage today and a train with a special observetion compartment left for Kandy this morning.