Diyawadana Nilame Election at Sri Dalada Maligawa Scheduled for November

The election to appoint the next Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy has been officially scheduled for November.

The position of Diyawadana Nilame holds immense cultural and religious significance, as the office-bearer is entrusted with overseeing the daily rituals and administration of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of Sri Lanka’s most revered Buddhist sites.

The upcoming election is expected to draw wide public and religious attention, given the historical importance of the role and its association with the safeguarding of the temple’s traditions.

Further details regarding the nomination process and candidates are expected to be released in the coming weeks.