Lankem Ceylon PLC (Paints) manufacturers and marketers of Robbialac Paints was recently appreciated for painting the entire Dalada Maligawa complex in Kandy for the eleventh consecutive year. 

The ceremony was held at the Presidents’ House in Kandy to appreciate the efforts of everyone who contributed to the success of the Kandy Esala Perahera.

In the photograph, President Maithripala Sirisena hands over a plaque of appreciation to Director Lankem Ceylon PLC, Ruwan T. Weerasinghe.

This ‘Varna Pooja’ has now become a tradition and part of the many rituals of the Dalada Maligawa prior to the commencement of the annual Esala Perehera.