The highly anticipated Sri Pada pilgrimage season officially began on 4 December 2025, Uduwap Full Moon Poya Day, marking the start of the sacred annual journey that takes place from December to May. This year’s season started with a series of religious observances held at the Sri Pada Raja Maha Viharaya in Galpoththaawala, Ratnapura.
The inaugural proceedings began at an auspicious time, featuring the enshrinement of the relics ...