Holy Water Mixed with Vaddukkoddai Tank Water

The water of the ancient tank near the Periyathambiran Temple in Settiyarmadam, Vaddukkoddai, was mixed with holy water brought from the Kashi Ganga Nadi (River Ganges in Varanasi) in India as a religious rite on Wednesday (14) in accordance with Hindu beliefs during a simple ceremony, attended by a host of Hindu and Buddhist religious dignitaries.

Water from Kashi River was fetched by Dr Sithambarammohan, President of Jaffna Friends and Social worker from Vaddukkoddai with the support of Ven. Meegahajandure Sirivimala Thero, Chief Incumbent of Jaffna Sri Naga Vihara.

The simple ceremony was graced by priests of Buddhist and Hindu beliefs, Commander Security Forces Jaffna Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Dr Sithambarammohan, representative of the Consul General of India in Jaffna, Mr S Niranjan, Senior Army Officers and civilians in the area.

Holy water from Kashi River was brought here for this purpose by Ven Sirivimala Thero and Dr Sithambarammohan during their recent visit to Varanasi, India where Buddhists and Hindus worship alike. The holy water was mixed into Settiyarmadam tank after Hindu religious rituals, which was preceded by chanting of ‘Seth Pirith’.Nike air jordan Sneakers | nike air jordan lebron 11 blue eyes black people