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01st November 2018 16:07:40 Hours

SFHQ-East Prioritizes Religious Observances to Mark Its Anniversary

Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) proudly commemorated its 15th anniversary with a series of religious events which transferred merits on departed War Heroes and invoked blessings on all wounded in action, all those serving in the Security Forces - East and retired veterans of the Security Forces (East).

These programmes were organized under the auspices of the Commander, Security Forces (East) Major General Santhusitha Pananwala.

The main religious ceremony got underway on 29 October with the conduct of a colourful Perahera where the sacred casket and the Piruwana Pothwahanse were very respectfully carried to the Camp premises, prior to an all - night Pirith chanting to invoke blessings.

It was followed by offering of alms to 20 members of the Maha Sangha led by Ven. Kaduruwela Dhammapala Thero.

Furthermore, a Kapruk Pooja to the historical Somawathiya Stupa was offered on Tuesday (30) with the participation of a representative gathering of All Ranks.

The Pinkama was graced by the Commander Security Forces (East) Major General Santhusitha Pananwala. The religious observances were conducted by the Chief Incumbent at Somawathiya Rajamaha Viharaya, Ven. Pahamune Sri Sumangala Nayake Thero. A special pooja at Mahasen Dewalaya, Minneriya was also organized with the objective of invoking blessings on the troops. Running sport media | Saucony Lanzar JAV 2 - Unisex , Worldarchitecturefestival