Asgiriya Mahanayake Thero passes away
Posted by Editor on March 9, 2016 - 9:35 pm
The Chief Prelate of the Asgiri chapter of the Siam sect the Most Ven. Galagama Sri Aththadassi Thero has passed away.
The Mahanayake Thero was admitted to the Kandy Hospital this evening and was in an unconscious state reportedly due to accidentally falling within the temple.

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