22nd August 2022 23:41:42 Hours
The 42nd colour blessing ceremony of The Gemunu watch was held on 15 August 2022, covering all the Sacred places of Kiriwehera Katharagama , Ashta Pala Bodhiya , Kataragama Dewalaya and under the patronage of the Maha Sanga and Colonel of the Regiment Major General AC Lamahewa WWV RWP RSP.
On 15 August 1980, Colours were awarded to 1 GW and the other two Volunteer Battalions of the Gemunu Watch for loyal and distinguished services rendered to the Nation, by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and President of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Hon. J.R. Jayawardena at an impressive and colourful Parade held at the Galle Esplanade. The Parade was commanded by Lt Col P. Pakshaweera of 1 GW. Later it was awarded the President and Regimental colours to the Regimental Centre The Gemunu Watch and re-award the new President and Regimental colours to the Diyatalawa- based First, Galle-based Second (Volunteer) and Matara-based Third (Volunteer) Battalions of the Gemunu Watch on August 15 at the Gemunu Watch Regimental Headquarters at Kuruwita.
Flags of the Regular and Volunteer battalions raised across the country that symbolize the dignity of the Gemunu Watch were displayed in procession by the representative officers of each Battalion. Many Senior and Junior, serving officers and other rankers participated in this event. The Maha Sanga chanted Seth Pirith invoking blessings for colours. The alms giving on 16 August 2022 concludes the event.
