Sri Bodirajaramaya Temple, China Bay, Trincomalee was dedicated in the year 1964. The current Karanduwa (Pinnacle) on the Stupa of Sri Bodirajaramaya Temple, China Bay was positioned about 55 years back. Due to wear and tear, the current Karanduwa has got damaged. The employees of Lanka IOC China Bay Terminal conducted a Shramadhana for painting the Stupa of the Temple and contributed Rs. 300,000/- to renovate the Stupa and install a new Karanduwa with Chudamanikkya. In a holy function, The Head Priest, Aluthoya Saddatissa Thero of Sri Bodirajaramaya Temple, Chinabay received the Karanduwa with Chudamanikkya on behalf of the employees of Lanka IOC from the Managing Director Lanka IOC, Mr. Manoj Gupta.
The Karanduwa with Chudamanikkya will be placed in all the attached Temples of Sri Bodhirajaramaya Temple for devotees in nearby villages of Chinabay to seek blessings. The installation of the Karanduwa with Chudamanikkya on the top of the Stupa will be done at an auspicious time upon completion of the religious activities in the month of May’21.
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