President at Seruwila Mangala Raja Maha Viharaya

President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who visited the Eastern Province to address campaign rallies, took part in religious observances and obtained blessings at the Seruwila Mangala Raja Maha Viharaya. He also paid a courtesy call on Venerable Seruwila Saranakiththi, Chief Priest of the temple. The President also met members of the Buddhist clergy who had visited the temple to meet him. They had lauded the President for his farsighted vision for the country having defeated terrorism. A large crowd had also gathered to greet the President at the temple.