Katina Pinkama (Katina Ceremony) traditionally begins after the end of the three-month rainy season retreat (Vassana), which is observed by Buddhist monks.

A wide range of religious, cultural, and social welfare activities are organized annually under the guidance of Vattaddara Sri Sumanarama Purana Viharaya for the benefit of the local community. Each year, on the first day of January, a special Bodhi Puja Ceremony is conducted with the participation of village residents to invoke blessings, prosperity, and…

Hisa Thel Gāme Maṅgalyaya is a sacred traditional ceremony in which blessed herbal oil is applied to the head to invoke good health, prosperity, and protection. This ritual symbolizes purification, renewal, and the seeking of blessings for a successful future.