Buddhist clergy has raised funds from the public to hold the annual Poson celebrations at Mihintale sacred site without accepting contributions from the state.
They were led by Bhikkuni Dr. Elizabeth Sujatha, a Bhikkhuni from Vietnam.
A former beauty queen, she became a nun in 2006.
She said she would assist the Mihintale Rajamaha Vihara to hold the event successfully.
Its chief incumbent said the event would comprise a week-long Pirith chanting, an Aloka Pooja as well as a Mihindu Perahera.