Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike engaged in religious observances during Sunday's ceremony at the historic Uposhathagaraya of Malwatte Maha Viharaya, where the honorary title of Sri Lanka Mathru Shiromani was conferred on her by Most Ven. Rambukwelle Sri Vipassi Mahanayake Thera of Malwatte Chapter. Parliamentarian Anura Bandaranaike, Mrs. Sunethra Bandaranaike and Deputy Ministers Mrs. Sumedha Jayasena and Lakshman Kiriella are also in the picture. (Pix by Gaya Wanniarachchi)