Arachchige Thilina Madusanka Appointed as the New Basnayake Nilame of Kataragama Devalaya
In a historic milestone for the sacred grounds, Mr. Archige Thilina Madusanka officially assumed duties as the new Basnayake Nilame of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya on December 09, 2025
Marking a truly exceptional and significant chapter in the region’s religious history, this appointment brings both the Devinuwara (Upulvan) Maha Devalaya and the Kataragama Maha Devalaya under the custody of a single leadership. This rare unification of custodianship is expected to further strengthen the cultural and spiritual ties between these historic sanctuaries.