The President also inspected the constructions that are taking place within the precincts of the historic Jaya Sri Mahabodhi. The Presidnet after calling on the Chief Incumbent of Atamasthana Ven.Pallegama Sirinivasa Thero, visited the Ruwanweli Seya and called on the Chief prelate Ven.Pallegama Hemarathana Thero.

President Rajapaksa also participated in the religious ceremony held to ordain   75 novice monks and offered Pirikara to these monks President.