COLOMBO : The final rites of the late Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thero of the Gangaramaya Temple will be held under state patronage on Monday (Aug 05) at the grounds adjoining the temple, according to the funeral committee.
Meanwhile, the funeral committee stated that the remains of the late Thero will be brought to the Gangaramaya Temple at 06.00 a.m. tomorrow (03) where it will lie-in-state for the public to pay final respects until Monday (05).
The Chief Sangha Nayake of the Colombo New Korale and Chief Incumbent of Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple in Colombo, Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thero, popularly known as “Podi Hamuduruwo”, passed away today (02), at the age of 81.
The Thero was reportedly receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo at the time of his passing.
