The Most Venerable Atamasthanadhipathi, Chief Sanghanayake - North Central Province Pallegama Siriniwasa Nayaka Thera passed away at the age of 69 while being treated at a private hospital in Colombo.

The final rites of the late Atamasthanadhipathi Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama Siriniwasa Nayaka Thero will be held on October 22 (Saturday) at 2.30 pm at Anuradhapura: North Central Province Governor Maheepala Herath said.  

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued instructions for the final rites of the late Anuradhapura Atamasthanadhipathi, North Central Province Chief Sanghanayake Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama Siriniwasa Thera, to be held under full state sponsorship.   

Accordingly, the President has appointed a committee comprising the Governor of the North Central Province Maheepala Herath and Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Vidura Wickramanayaka to coordinate the state funeral of Venerable (Dr) Pallegama Siriniwasa Thera, Custodian and Chief Priest of the Maha Bodhi and Atamasthanadhipathi of Anuradhapura.  

Most Venerable Pallegama Sirinivasa Thera, who played a leading role among the Maha Sangha of this country, spent his monastic life meaningfully, constantly dedicating himself to the welfare of the people of Rajarata as well as the whole country.