The towering and attractive Dagoba (Pagoda), erected by 591 Brigade troops in Mullaittivu was unveiled recently after placing sacred relics and a valuable pinnacle (Kotha) atop it.
591 Brigade troops under 59 Division, on the directions of the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) undertook the responsibility for erecting this structure, a long-felt need in this temple premises, quite close to the SFHQ-MLT under the auspices of Ven Etambagaskada Sri Kalyanithissa Nayaka Thero, Deputy Chief Sangha Nayaka for Northern Province.
Mr Nihal Weerawardena, domiciled in Switzerland provided sponsorship for the construction as a tribute to the memory of all War Heroes who salvaged the country from the cycle of terrorism that affected the country for more than 30 years.
Commander, SFHQ-MLT, accompanied by Dr Lalith Chandradasa, Presidential Adviser and the Military Secretary attended opening ceremonies.
A colourful Perahera commenced from the Wadduwakal junction carried the relics and the pinnacle for placement.
A large gathering of leading Buddhist monks in the area, senior officers, sponsors and devotees took part in the arrangements.
591 Brigade troops under 59 Division, on the directions of the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) undertook the responsibility for erecting this structure, a long-felt need in this temple premises, quite close to the SFHQ-MLT under the auspices of Ven Etambagaskada Sri Kalyanithissa Nayaka Thero, Deputy Chief Sangha Nayaka for Northern Province.
Mr Nihal Weerawardena, domiciled in Switzerland provided sponsorship for the construction as a tribute to the memory of all War Heroes who salvaged the country from the cycle of terrorism that affected the country for more than 30 years.
Commander, SFHQ-MLT, accompanied by Dr Lalith Chandradasa, Presidential Adviser and the Military Secretary attended opening ceremonies.
A colourful Perahera commenced from the Wadduwakal junction carried the relics and the pinnacle for placement.
A large gathering of leading Buddhist monks in the area, senior officers, sponsors and devotees took part in the arrangements.
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