The Katina pooja at the Sri Lanka Maha Vihara in Lumbini this year was organized by the staff of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Nepal. On 15 November, the Katina cheewara that had been placed in the Royal Temple in Lumbini, was taken in procession to the Maya Devi Temple, and brought to the Sri Lanka Maha Vihara, where it was handed over to the Maha Sangha. The SAARC Secretariat as well as a large number of devotees both in Sri Lanka and Nepal contributed to the Katina pooja which was sponsored by the Embassy staff. Major Asela Yapa of the Sri Lanka Army who is currently studying in Nepal also participated. Sri Lanka EmbassyKathmandu

Source: The Nation November 20, 2020 18:22 UTC