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17th December 2019 11:39:48 Hours

652 Brigade Commemorates Its 11th Birthday

Special Bodhi Pooja offerings, multi religious observances and formal military honours dominated the 11th anniversary commemorative programmes of the 652 Brigade Headquarters in Anavilandankulam, Akkarayankulam during 14 - 15 December.

Arrangements organized on the guidelines given by Colonel W.L.A.C Perera, 652 Brigade Commander included a Bodhi Pooja, conducted inside the camp after inviting a Buddhist monk to the location.

On the anniversary day (15 Dec), the 652 Brigade Commander in conformity with military traditions was received presenting a Guard Turnout at the entrance to the camp. Afterwards, the Brigade Commander added memories by planting a sapling in the premises to coincide with the anniversary. An all rank tea table added a special feature to the occasion. On the same day, after the Brigade Commander’s customary address to the troops, a special Hindu Kovil Pooja invoked blessings on the troops on account of the anniversary.

At dusk, a musical evening attended by all Officers, Other Ranks and members of the civil staff entertained all of them.Nike Sneakers | Klær Nike