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HOW YOU COULD CONTRIBUTE o The donations are accepted by the Mahaweli Cultural Foundation Trust from each individual. o The web-site was launched to facilitate both local and foreign Dornors to donate to the Trust. www.mahaweli.gov.lk ; E-mail : kotmmsey@sltnet.lk o Cheque is to be drawn in favour of Mahaweli Cultural Foundation Trust, A/C Number 0002327570 Bank of Ceylon, Hyde Park, Colombo 10.

YOUR GENEROUS DONATION FOR A TREASURED AND AN UNFORGETTABLE MERIT TO BUILD MAHAWELI MAHA SEYA 2 FEET LOWER THAN THE GREAT RUWANWELI MAHA SEYA AT ANURADHAPURA ( Full Story)

Commenced in1983	Mahaweli Mahaseya Progress Mission The sacred mission, to which we are totally and whole-heartedly dedicated and committed to, is to complete the great Mahawei Maha Seya and its complex of adjuncts and to bequeath this treasure on the generations to come, for the well being of the dispensation of the supremely Enlightened being - "The Lord Buddha." Belssing of Triple Gem YOUR GENEROUS DONATION FOR A TREASURED AND AN UNFORGETTABLE MERIT TO BUILD MAHAWELI MAHA SEYA 2 FEET LOWER THAN THE GREAT RUWANWELI MAHA SEYA AT ANURADHAPURA The construction of the Mahaweli Maha Seya commenced on 20th March 1983, under patronage of the Late Hon. Gamini Dissanayake, then the Minister of Mahaweli Development, an idea of Venerable Elle GunawansaThero, to fill the void, created by the submersion of a number of Buddhist Shrines in the construction of Kotmale Reservoir and the accelerated Mahaweli Programme net work. This Mahaweli Maha Seya was meant to be a modern monument to the great Cultural Heritage of the country and the religious Icons lost in the process of some development activities of modern Sri Lanka. For the first time in 1700 years since the glorious ancient days in which Sri Lankan line of Kings flourished, a massive stupa named Kotmale Mahaweli Maha Seya Complex is now being built, utilizing the state-of-the-Art technology and techniques enabling this massive structure to symbolize the contribution of not only of the privileged but also the masses everywhere in the world. This majestic Stupa is a landmark structure of epic scale, sited on an escarpment overlooking the Kotmale Reservoir. This Mahaweli Maha Seya will be the first Mega Stupa of Kandyan Kingdom and is associated with the Sri Dalada Maligawa of Kandy. The structure of Mahaweli Maha Seya designed by the former Chairman of the Mahaweli Cultural Foundation Trust, late Vidya-Jyothi Dr. A.N.S. Kulasinghe; an eminent engineer of international repute is now nearing completion. The designed height of the Stupa is 2 feet lower than the great Ruwnweli Mahaseya at Anuradhapura. The continuation of the construction of this massive Stupa [Pagoda] was recommenced under the patronage of Hon. Maithripala Sirisena, then the Minister of Mahaweli Development as the subject Minister in late 2000, after about ten years of inactivity. The construction of Square Chamber was commenced by under the patronage of Hon. Gamini Jayawickrama Perera then the Minister of Irrigation and Water Management in mid 2003. Completed works The piled foundations, the first pesawa, the concrete shell dome 200 ft in diameter and the reinforced shell only 11 inches thick (the biggest shell structure in the country), the Square Chamber [Hatreskotuwa] ,the God's Chamber [Dewatakotuwa], the [Kothkerella] (all in stainless steel), have now been completed.The 13 feet high brass pinnacle in 12 sections was locally manufactured placed on the structure on 18th November 2007.The Crest Gem[Chuda Manikkaya] for the pinnacle has been donated by Mr. Ananda Tissa from Pelmedulla. It is estimated for Stage 1 that the total value of construction work done so far is around Rs 160 million. which includes the Rs 46.0 million spent by the Trust from Year 2000 To date. The finishing works of 42 feet high Square Chamber, 28 feet high God's Chamber and 78 feet high Spire utilizing Stainless Steel are 90% completed. However, if funds are available, the Trust could complete the balance work of fixing Zinc Alu.Colour Bonded Sheets with transparent panels Panels on the top of 80x80 Feet Square Chamber Roof and the finishing touch of outer stupa super structure with around 05.4 million Rupees, within a period of about 05 months. Stage II - The estimated cost of Rs.123 million The balance Coìtruction works of the stupa include the 42 ft. high inner stupa, where the relics will be deposited, the inner stupa podium with four statues of the Great Buddha, 1st Floor and Ground Floor, which requires excavation of the present ground level by almost 30 feet, the inner circular raised platform attached to the dome, the associated peripheral windows, the four Entrence Gates [Vahalkada] of the dome, the Two Main Entrence Gates [Vahalkada], etc.It is estimated that this work will cost around 123 million Rupees. Stage III The total funds required to complete balance works of the entire complex, inclusive of Awasage, Danasaalawa, Administrative block and Pilgrim's Rest, Bomaluwa, Landscape etc. located in a 70-acre extent of land is expected to be around a further 80 million Rupees. The Mahaweli Cultural Foundation Trust has the confidance to complete the entire Complex within a period of about 02 years, if funds are available. The Trust The Mahaweli Cultural Foundation Trust [ M C F T ] was established under the Parliament Act No. 2009 / 27. The Trust which was accepted as a Tax Exempted approved Charity of the Government by the Department of Inland Revenue No. ACT/09/New/524 has undertaken to completet this modern religious edifice and collecting funds from local and foreign donors. Responsibilities of the Mahaweli Cultural Foundation Trust are: " Completion of the sacred Kotmale Mahaweli Maha Seya, which is presently under construction and carrying out maintenance and rehabilitation work of the same " Facilitation and ensuring an environment suitable for performance of traditional Buddhist and cultural rituals at Mahaweli Maha Seya religeous complex. " Holding exhibitions, lectures, seminars, and printing publications to educate about the objectives of the corporation and performance other relevant activities. " Assisting the continuation and progress of Buddhist institutions in all provinces, priority being given to the Central Province where Mahaweli Maha Seya sacred land is situated, and taking every possible step for the progress of Buddha Sasana. " Establising and sustaining contacts with Buddhist organizations in Sri Lanka and abroad and encouraging the same. " Establishing a Consultative Committee consisting of Maha Nayaka Theros of Three Chapters for the maintainance of the centre as an international Therawada Buddhist Centre. " Protecting and popularising Buddhism and the righteous lifestyle preached therein. " Helping the progress of educational activities of Buddhist children and putting timely programmes into effect to improve their spiritual virtues. " Acting so as to protect the cultural identities of all religions and " Performing other incidental or suitable religious acts to achieve all or any of the objectives of the Mahaweli Cultural Foundation Trust. Trustees The current progress of Mahaweli Maha Seya is assiduously managed by 20 Members of Mahaweli Cultural Foundation Trust under the Chairmanship of Eng. H B Jayasekera with 3 committees which consist " Ascetic Committee headed by Ven. Pallegama Hemaratane Nayake Thero,Chief Incumbent of Ruwanweli Mahaseya Temple " Fund Raising Committee headed by Mrs. Milina Sumathipala, Former Chairperson of All Ceylon Buddhist Congress " Technical Committee headed by Vidya Jyothi Eng. Gamunu Silva, The Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau [C E C B], a leading multi-diciplinary government engineering organization with 36 years of Experience is the honourory Construction Manager and consultant for the project. Funding The construction work of Mahaseya in the year 2000 was commenced with amounting to Rs. 8.2 m And a Donation from the ministry of Buddha Sasana of Rs. 1.0 Million, A campaign for fund raising was launched to complete the upper part of the outer stupa and the Trust could collect around 2 Million Rupees from Year 2001 to mid of Year 2004 from the devotees who visted the site and from other donors.It should be recorded that everybody helped in this pioneering phase and workers themselves donated part of their wages. Anuradhapura Ranweta Fund donated Brass Material to a value of Rs. 310,000.00 to cast the 6 Feet Diameter and 13 Feet high Pinnacle. Mr.Tissa Ananda of Ananda Gems, Pelmadulla donated the 21 Inches Crest Gem which forms the culminating ornament of the stupa. The Trust invited His Excellency Mahinda Rajapakse the then Prime Minister to help raise funds and he willingly accepted to continue His Excellency's partonage. During the period of mid 2004 to end of December 2008 the Trust managed to collect funds from well-wishers around 32.2 million Rupees including ³ 05 million Rupees from President Fund donated by Her Excellency Chandrika Bandaranayaike Kumarathunge, ³ 05 million Rupees from D A Rajapakse Fund donated by His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapakse, ³ 05 million Rupees from colleagues of Mr.Rohan Dissanayake, ³ 01 million Rupees from Mrs. Milina Sumathipala, ³ 01 million Rupees from Mr.H K Dharmadasa, ³ 01 million Rupees from Mr.Dhammika Perera, ³ 01 million Rupees from Mr.Susantha Ratnayake and ³ 01 million Rupees from Cpt.Gamini Nanayakkara. It was Estimated Rs.66.0 million for the completion of Stage 1 in Year 1999. But theTrust could manage uninterruptedly to complete 90% of the work from year 2000 to Year 2009 at the cost of Rs.46.0 million.[collected from well wishers.Please find the attachment] It is likely that we may be compelled once again to temporarily abandon the works, while waiting for the fund flow to improve.Therefore your bighearted contribution assists to complete this greate Mahaweli Maha Seya in near future. HOW YOU COULD CONTRIBUTE o The donations are accepted by the Mahaweli Cultural Foundation Trust from each individual. o The web-site was launched to facilitate both local and foreign Dornors to donate to the Trust. www.mahaweli.gov.lk ; E-mail : kotmmsey@sltnet.lk o Cheque is to be drawn in favour of Mahaweli Cultural Foundation Trust, A/C Number 0002327570 Bank of Ceylon, Hyde Park, Colombo 10. Sri Lanka's ancient kings who marked periods of accomplishment and the high spirits that followed by raising stupas of epic scale in the development area under the mighty irrigation reservoirs. The tank and dagoba symbolized the Nation's progress.
Abbondened in1992
Recommenced in 2000
Growing of Jaya Sri Maha Bo Sapling [Ankooraya] Planted in 2003
Completed 21inches High Crest Gem Cost Rs1.1m
Completed 13 Feet High Pinnacle Cost Rs1.2 m
Today - Under construction 2009
Funds collection from Business committee - 2004