Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
The United Nations Resident Coordinator (Marc-André Franche) in Sri Lanka began the day with a visit to the historic Maha Saman Devalaya in Ratnapura, one of the country’s most revered religious and cultural landmarks.
Dating back to the 13th century, the sacred temple is dedicated to God Saman, the guardian deity of Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak), and holds deep historical and spiritual significance for Sri Lanka.
The visit highlighted Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage and the importance of preserving its centuries-old religious sites.
