01st November 2021 18:10:02 Hours
Jaffna troops extended their maximum support to the annual 'Katina Cheevara Pooja' at Jaffna's Sri Naga Viharaya, held during 30- 31 October under the guidance of the Viharadhikari Ven. Meegahajandure Siriwimala Thero.
The annual event was supported by the 51 Division upon instructions of the Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna (SF-J), Major General Jagath Kodithuwakku.
Few donors also provided financial support towards the success of the annual ‘Katina Pooja’, an offering that could occur only once a year. Major General Jagath Kodithuwakku carried the 'Katina Cheevaraya' on head to the temple premises before rites and rituals got underway.
Dhamma sermons and religious activities preceded the 'Katina Cheevara Pooja' (ritual offering of new robes) which was brought from the Headquarters 512 Brigade and offered to the Maha Sangha. The alms-giving (morning and afternoon) and offering of 'Atapirikara' to Bhikkhus marked the culmination of the Pinkama.
Religious dignitaries, Government Officials, General Officers Commanding 51 and 52 Divisions, Brigade Commanders 511 and 512 Brigades and Senior Officers were present during the sequence of events.
