Cost effective lighting system for annual Esala Perahera proposed: Diyawadana Nilame

• Maligawa administration considers using LED lights 

By Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama   

The administration of the Sri Dalada Maligawa (The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) is in the process of arranging a cost effective lighting system for the annual Esala Perahera. Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela told the Daily Mirror that the decision over the settlement of the estimated electricity bill will be taken after a meeting with the respective parties.  

  Earlier, the CEB informed the Sri Dalada Maligawa to deposit more than Rs.13.2 million to provide continuous electricity supply for the perahera.  

This estimated bill became an issue after it was published on social media.   

A large electricity bill estimate is provided, assuming using halogen street lights during the perahera days. Halogen street light systems are outdated, and therefore, the Maligawa administration is considering using LED lights instead, which consume less electricity.   

However, a discussion will be held on settling the respective electricity bills to the four Dewalayas and to the Kandy Municipal Council.     

• a discussion will be held  on settling the respective electricity bills to the four Dewalayas and to the Kandy Municipal Council