Sacred Kathina
Ceremony 2026
A Sacred Offering.
A Living Heritage.
An Offering of Faith,
Compassion & Heritage
On October 31, 2026, the sacred Kathina Cheevara Pooja was held at the Kananke Thepudeniya Halgashena Forest Monastery, under the leadership and participation of the monastery's chief monk, Venerable Assaji Thero, together with the Maha Sangha.
The ceremony was organized through the dedicated participation of members of the “Sil Suwandai – Hela Diviyai” programme, the RISHI AHARA organization, and lay devotees.
This meritorious occasion brought together Buddhist spiritual practice, generosity, community participation, and the preservation of Sri Lanka's traditional food heritage.
කනංකෙ තෙපුදෙණිය හල්ගස්හේන ආරණ්ය සේනාසනය
In the spirit of “Sil Suwandai – Hela Diviyai” · Dharma Vijaya FoundationMore Than 40 Offerings.
One Spirit of Generosity.
Traditional & innovative
Sri Lankan food offerings
Following the Kathina Cheevara Pooja, an almsgiving was offered to the Maha Sangha, featuring more than 40 varieties of traditional and innovatively prepared indigenous Sri Lankan foods.
From traditional vegetables and leafy preparations to homemade flatbreads and carefully arranged food offerings, the occasion reflected the remarkable richness of Sri Lanka's culinary heritage.
Moments of Faith.
Flavours of Heritage.
Eight original photographs documenting the Dana preparations, dining arrangements and traditional food offerings.
Select a photograph to explore in detail.
Preserving Heritage
Through Generosity
At RISHI AHARA, preserving traditional food knowledge is part of a wider commitment to compassionate living, responsible food practices, and cultural continuity.
The Kathina ceremony offered a meaningful opportunity to honor Buddhist tradition while sharing the diversity of Sri Lanka's indigenous food heritage.
May generosity
continue to flourish.
May all participants and supporters be blessed with health, peace, and long life.
May all beings progress toward the realization of Nibbana.
ඍෂි දැහැමි අහර
දැහැමි වෙමු. නිරෝගී වෙමු.
RISHI AHARA · Be Righteous. Be Healthy.