President inspects renovations of Ehelepola Walauwa in Kandy

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa inspects renovations of Ehelepola Walauwa in Kandy
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa inspected the renovation work of the Ehelepola Walauwa, which is more than 400 years old, at Raja Veediya in Kandy yesterday (January 06).
The building, which was used as a prison cell during the British colonial period and then a remand prison, was taken over by the Urban Development Authority and developed under the supervision of the Department of Archeology.
All renovation works of the building, which is of historical value, have been carried out without compromising the ancient design of the Walauwa. The President gave instructions to complete the renovation immediately.
Diyawadana Nilame Nilanga Dela was also present.

Ehelepola Walauwa in Kandy Sri Lanka

Ehelepola Walauwa in Kandy Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa inspects renovations of Ehelepola Walauwa in Kandy
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Look how many people following him to inspect this “walauwa”. The country is crying for just to basic food stuff.
Well Nero played the violin when Rome was burning,