The final religious event in the series of multi-religious ceremonies that preceded in the past two weeks, got underway Thursday (9) evening with the sacred ‘Abishekam’ Pooja of Hindu tradition where blessings were invoked on the 65th Army Anniversary and Army Day (October 10) during a special ceremony at Sri Ponnambalam Vaneshwarar Kovil, Colombo 13, attended by Major General E.M.M. Ambanpola, Deputy Chief of Staff as the Chief Guest, representing the Commander of the Army.
The ‘Abishekam’ Pooja at Sri Ponnambalam Vaneshwarar Kovil, organized by Sri Lanka Army Hindu Association, symbolically blessed the Army Flag after taking it into the inner chamber of the Kovil, amidst religious rites and rituals.
During the special Pooja, the Chief Guest respectfully presented the Army flag for blessings to the chief priest (Kurukkal) in accordance with Hindu traditions. The whole ceremony was performed by a ten-member team of Hindu priests.
In symbolic recognition of the temple’s long service to the Hindu community and the Army, the Chief Guest on behalf of the Commander and the entire organization, made a monetary donation towards the Kovil Development Fund.
This special ceremony of Hindu religious rites and rituals was coordinated by the Army Hindu Association, in consultation with the Chief Priest, Kurukkal Chandrakanthan at this ancient temple. Several senior officers and Major General R. Rathnasingham, Chairman, Army Hindu Association also joined the prayer sessions.
Senior Officers and a representative gathering of all regiments and formations attended the special Pooja.
The ‘Abishekam’ Pooja at Sri Ponnambalam Vaneshwarar Kovil, organized by Sri Lanka Army Hindu Association, symbolically blessed the Army Flag after taking it into the inner chamber of the Kovil, amidst religious rites and rituals.
During the special Pooja, the Chief Guest respectfully presented the Army flag for blessings to the chief priest (Kurukkal) in accordance with Hindu traditions. The whole ceremony was performed by a ten-member team of Hindu priests.
In symbolic recognition of the temple’s long service to the Hindu community and the Army, the Chief Guest on behalf of the Commander and the entire organization, made a monetary donation towards the Kovil Development Fund.
This special ceremony of Hindu religious rites and rituals was coordinated by the Army Hindu Association, in consultation with the Chief Priest, Kurukkal Chandrakanthan at this ancient temple. Several senior officers and Major General R. Rathnasingham, Chairman, Army Hindu Association also joined the prayer sessions.
Senior Officers and a representative gathering of all regiments and formations attended the special Pooja.
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