Hundreds Observe 'Sil' on Full Moon Poya Day

28th December 2018

900 plus troops of the Security Force Headquarters-West including Regimental Centers of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps and Sri Lankan National Guard on account of Unduwap Poya Full Moon Day (22) observed ' Sil' at Panagoda Army Temple and attended religious observances throughout the day in order to elevate their spiritual standards.

The programme consisted of a Bodhi Pooja, preceded by a procession that carried flowers for veneration. Major General Sathyapriya Liyanage, Commander, Security Forces - West on the directions of the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake launched the project with the support of the Sri Lanka Army Buddhist Association. |