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Friday, July 23, 2010 - 10.30 GMT
Hindu street procession Adi Vel at Temple Trees


The colourful Hindu religious festival, Adi Vel 2010 procession, travelled through many streets in Colombo today (July 23). The Adi Vel was received by President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Madam Shiranthi Rajapaksa when it reached the Temple Trees gate on Galle Road. This was the first time since 1994 that the 160-year-old Adi Vel Hindu religious procession could travel in front of Temple Trees on Galle Road. For the last 16 years it could not travel through that section of the road due to security concerns. After the defeat of terrorism, President Rajapaksa instructed that the Hindu Adi Vel procession should be allowed to take its normal route. The Trustees of Adi Vel, Chief Trustee Mr. A. Manickwasagar, Mr. R. Sivarama, Mr. R. Asokakumar and Mr. P. Sundaralingam were also present on this occasion. Mr Ashok Kumar expressed gratitude to President Rajapaksa for extending his fullest cooperation and assuring security for the Adi Vel festival.

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Last modified: July 23, 2010.