The final rites of the late Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thero of the Gangaramaya Temple will be held under state patronage on Monday (Aug 05) at the grounds adjoining the temple, according to the funeral committee.
The funeral committee has also stated that the remains of the late Thero will be brought to the Gangaramaya Temple at 06.00 a.m. tomorrow (03) where it will lie-in-state for the public to pay final respects until Monday (05).
The Chief Sangha Nayake of the Colombo New Korale and Chief Incumbent of Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple in Colombo, Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thero, popularly known as “Podi Hamuduruwo”, passed away today (02), at the age of 81.
(Previous News on 2nd August, 2024 at 03:44pm)
Chief Incumbent of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple passes away
Chief Incumbent of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo – Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thero, popularly known as “Podi Hamuduruwo”, has passed away.
The Thero was aged 81 years and had passed away after being admitted to a private hospital earlier today for treatment.
Under the guidance of Podi Hamuduruwo, the Gangaramaya Temple transformed into a dynamic centre initiating various programmes including vocational training programs, educational workshops, and humanitarian projects, aimed at uplifting the lives of people from all walks of life.
