Chief Incumbent of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple passes away

Chief Incumbent of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple passes away

August 2, 2024   01:28 pm

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”, has passed away, a short while ago.

Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thero was aged 81 at the time of his passing. 

Sources said that Thero was receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.

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