Parana Avurudu Mangalle
The Festival of the Parana Avurudu Mangalle is held before one week prior to Sinhala New Year. On the eve of the scheduled date monks who represent Atamasthana and Kapumahaththuru headed by Atamasthanadhipathi gathered to the sacred Bodhi tree and offerings pooja for Bodhi tree. The monks chanting Paritta and Devapuja is offered to Gods headed by Kaludevatabandara the deity supposed to protect the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi. Finally they conclude the function doing the same rituals at Ruwansweliseya.
