Katina Pinkama 2012
This year Katina Festival was celebrated with the opening of the cultural site and the First stone Laying foundation of the Monks Hall. See more Pics...of all events on the day.
Sacred Relics
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Daham Niketanaya has become the home for this rare gift from Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara. Sacred relics of Lord Buddha from this historical and world famous land Mahiyangana which happened to be the first place visited by Gautama Buddha when arrived in Sri Lanka. It was brought to Australia and presented to Daham Niketanaya by Chief incumbent and Trustee of Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara Venerable Urulewatte Dammarakkita Thero on Saturday the 22nd of February 2011.A procession including Kandyian dancers and drummers followed by the ceremony of presentation of sacred relics which was enshirined later in a little stupa in the presence of Cheif incumbent of Daham Niketanaya Ven. Santhindriya Thero and resident monk Makola Nanda Thero. A Large crowd of Buddhist and non Buddhist were gathered to witness this meritorias and rare event. Sacred relics will be on display for viewing for the public on special occasions with prior notice. See pictures from this rare event. See More and Pic. Gallery
Dhamma Sermons
Listen to Dhamma sermon (Maha Gopala Suthra) conducted by Cheif Incumbant Ven. Kotte Santhindriya Thero
Upcoming Events
Vesak Festival 2013
Vesak Festival 2013
Vesak festival will be celebrated on the month of May 2013 at Daham Niketanaya with following activitiies including sil programs and display of Vesak Pandal.
Vesak pandal display times
- Saturday the 18th of May 2013 from 6.30pm-10.00pm
- Sunday the 19th of May 2013 from 6.30pm-10.00pm
- Saturday the 25th of May 2013 from 6.30pm-10.00pm
- Sunday the 26th of May 2013 from 6.30pm-10.00pm
- Sunday the 26th of May 2013 --- Vesak Poya Day
Vesak Sil observation followed by other acitivities throughout the day followed by Atavisi Buddha Puja
A food fair will also be held throughout the Vesak period