Chief Incumbent of historic Attanagalle Rajamaha Vihare Ven. Pannila Sri Ananda Thera took the lead in the conduct of a special Pooja in recognition of service rendered by the religious leaders across the spectrum in the area.  
 It included the chief incumbents of the temples in Sasanaraksha Balamandalas of Attanagalle- East and West. Besides, there were Catholic priests in charge of churches in the area and Muslim Moulavis.   It was a concept and sponsored by Ven. Ananda Thera.