13th November 2019 15:23:10 Hours
The New Army HQ at Sri Jayawardenepura, just a few hours after its ceremonial inauguration saw the entire HQ premises was sanctified by blessings of all four major denominations in the country on Saturday (9) morning hours during separate religious segments, conducted in the presence of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva.
Soon after the whole-night 'Pirith' chanting was over, followed by offer of alms (Heel Daana) to the monks (see separate story), prayer sessions of Catholic, Islamic and Hindu faiths set in respectively symbolizing the degree of prominence, respect and importance the Army attaches to multi-religious faiths and gestures of reconciliation in the country. A cross-section of Catholic, Islamic and Hindu Officers and Other Ranks representing the entire community of respective faiths in the organization joined the occasion through coordination of respective Army Fellowship, Muslims' Association and the Hindu Association in the Army.
The whole forenoon prayers, conducted in full swing on Saturday (9), mirroring the Army's continued dedication to the promotion of reconciliation, religious and ethnic harmony reverberated around the precincts for hours and ensured those Catholic priests, Moulavi and Kurkkal (Muslim and Hindu clergies and priests) invoke blessings on the new premises in an elaborate manner through comprehensive religious prayers and performances.
The Commander of the Army, the think-tank behind this arrangement, participated as the Chief Guest in all prayers and offered appreciative gifts to those religious dignitaries of Catholic, Islamic and Hindu faiths towards the culmination of each prayer session.
Chairmen and office-bearers in all Army religious organizations took the leadership in organizing those multi-religious segments. latest Nike release | Nike - Sportswear - Nike Tracksuits, Jackets & Trainers
