The Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) pilgrimage season for 2025/26 officially began today on Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day.
As tradition continues, the sacred relics, deity image, and royal regalia were ceremonially taken from the Sripada Rajamaha Vihara in Galpottawala to Sri Padasthanaya in four processions.

These processions travelled through the following routes:

• Ratnapura – Awissawella – Hatton – Nallathanniya

• Ratnapura – Palabathgala

• Kuruvita – Erathna

• Balangoda – Bagawanthalawa

🙏 Facilities for Pilgrims

Nuwara Eliya District Secretary Nandana Galaboda stated that arrangements are in place to support pilgrims throughout the season.
State institutions and several private volunteer organisations are assisting with:

• Facilities and services along the routes

• Safety and crowd management

• Pilgrim support areas

All arrangements are being carried out under the guidance of Ven. Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thera, Chief Incumbent of Sri Padasthanaya.

🚫 Important Notice on Prohibited Items

Police have announced that the following items are strictly prohibited on the Nallathanniya route up to the Udamaluwa (upper compound):

• Plastic water bottles

• Liquor

• Any form of intoxicants

A special security plan is also in place for pilgrims using the Hatton–Nallathanniya route.