President Ranil Wickremesinghe presided over the unveiling of the restored metal statue of King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe. The event, held under the auspices of Ven. Maharagama Nanda Thero, commemorated his 70th birth anniversary and marked a milestone in the restoration of the temple's sacred artifacts.

Supported by Thai donors, notably ascetic Luangphor Rishi Keth Kaw, and under the guidance of Ven. Prakru Udom Dammanukul Vibanpaw Thero of the Supreme Patriarch descent of Thailand, the restoration of the metal statue symbolizes a renewed dedication to preserving cultural heritage.

In addition to the statue of King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe, statues of Most Ven. Welivita Saranankara Sangharaja Thero and Most Ven. Upali Maha Thero of Siam were also restored and unveiled.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed gratitude by presenting commemorative gifts to Ven. Prakru Udom Dammanukul Vibanpaw Thero, ascetic Luangphor Rishi Keth Kaw of Thailand, and Professor Nuwan Kavinda Wijesinghe for their invaluable contributions to Buddhism in Sri Lanka and Thailand.

The event was graced by the esteemed presence of the Maha Sangha from both Sri Lanka and Thailand, including Ven. Dr. Maitipe Wimalasara Thero, Chief Incumbent of the Parama Dhamma Chethiya Privena, Ratmalana; Ven. Amandoluwe Dhammarathana Thero, Chief Incumbent of Bodhirathnaramaya, Katunayake; Ven. Uduwela Kolitha Thero of Walukaramaya, Colpetty; Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Vidura Wickramanayaka; Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka; Member of Parliament Wajira Abeywardana; former minister Ravi Karunanayake; former member of parliament Dickson J. Perera, and members of the donation council of the temple