Public can pay their last respects to the late prelate until 11.00 am at Naga Vihara in Kotte, say organizers.

A special traffic plan will be in place in view of Sobhitha Thera’s funeral.

The funeral procession, including 1,000 clergy and as many laity, will leave Vihara at noon.

Seating has been arranged for 5,000 clergy and 1,000 more seats for other participants at the grounds.

The cremation will take place at 3.00 pm.