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09th March 2020 17:03:33 Hours

24 Division Troops Assist Temple ‘Pinkama’

More than 50 Army troops of the 24 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E), considering the historical importance of the sacred Deegawaapiya Raja Maha Viharaya assisted the conduct of the second death anniversary ‘Pinkama’ for late Ven Daranagama Kusaladhamma Thero, Chief Incumbent at Colombo Sri Sambodhi Viharaya and the Trustee for Sambodhi Community Development Foundation in London on Saturday (29).

Troops assisted cleaning of the entire premises to facilitate the conduct of commemorative event with the help of devotees and civilians in the temple surroundings.

‘Deegawaapiya’, one of the sixteen most sacred places of worship (Solosmasthana) in Sri Lanka and it being one of the few sacred places where Lord Buddha visited on his return from ‘Sri Paada’ during his third visit to the country after he arrived at Kelaniya.

The General Officer Commanding, 24 Division closely supervised the community project. Nike Sneakers | Nike