
Ven. Ethalawetunuwewe Gnathilaka Thero has been temporarily appointed Acting Atamasthanadhipathi at Malwatu Mahaviharaya, Kandy, until the court delivers its verdict in the case involving Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thero. Announcement issued by Malwatu Mahaviharaya. May 30, 2026.