Mediaeval Sinhalese Art c10.s2.23

c10.s2.23

After such almsgivings had been completed, the curtains before the image were drawn back, and all the people entered with loud cries of ‘Sādhu! Sādhu!’ For some days the festival (netra pinkama) continued, when many further presents were given to the craftsmen, and the temple was formally endowed with lands.