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22nd February 2019 16:42:27 Hours

22 Div Supports Conduct of Kovil Ceremony

22 Division troops extending their goodwill and assistance for the smooth conduct of the annual Kovil Pooja at Sri Thirukkai Ambal Hindu Temple on the Orr´s Hill, Trincomalee carried out several projects.

On Tuesday (19) prior to the event, the troops in a Shrarmadana (self-help) cleaned the Kovil surroundings, together with devotees in the area following guidelines given by Major General Nevil Weerasinghe, General Officer Commanding, 22 Division.

On the final Pooja day, troops provided refreshments to more than 350 devotees during the ceremony and assisted them to make the event a success.

The Chief Priest, Siriasiri Srikantha Kurukkal and devotees extended their gratitude to the Army and appreciated the assistance.

General Officer Commanding, 22 Division, Colonel Coordinating, 22 Division, Civil Affairs Officer, 22 Division, Other Ranks and a large gathering of devotees in the area participated in the final Pooja sessions. bridgemedia | Nike Air Force 1 , Sneakers , Ietp STORE