- By J.M.Hafeez

A ten foot Vinayagar statue was immersed in Mahaveli Gangai in accordance with traditions following poojas at the Muthumariamman Temple in Nithawela near Kandy. It was part of the Ganesha Chathurthi festival ceremony. Hundreds of male and female devotees participated in the temple ceremony and in the procession that followed.

- By S.Surenthiran

Lakhs of Murugan devotees from several parts of Sri Lanka and abroad attended the holy Theertha festival of Nallur Kanthaswamy Temple with a sense of dedication and religious fervor. Hindu priests conducted the religious ceremonies. Devotees performed vows. Group of devotees sang hymns on Valli, Theivanai sametha Lord Kanthan.

- By S.Surenthiran

The annual Chariot Festival of the historic and sacred Nallur Kanthaswamy Koil was held today, August 20 with the participation of thousands of Murugan devotees males, females and children from the peninsula, from others parts of the island and even from abroad. Devotees were also seen performing vows. There were bajans on Lord Murugan sung by the devotees as the chariot was drawn along the yard.

- By S.Kathiravan

The Chariot festival of the historic Aathy Konanyakar Temple in Thampalakamam was held with religious fervor. A number of male and female devotees from Trincomalee and Muthur districts participated at the festival.