26th February 2018 06:50:55 Hours
A pilgrimage to Sri Pada for war heroes organized by Ven. Daranagam Sumanarathna Thero being desplyed for the 18th consecutive year was held on 16th to 17th February 2018. As per the instructions given by AHQ, the Gemunu Watch troops facilitated in accompanying of 30 total no of war heroes consisting 15 complete disabled war heroes and 15 partly disabled ones on the pilgrimage.The organizing committee headed by Ven. Daranagam Sumanarathna Thero and 200 members of Dayaka Saba also took part in the event to assist the retinue. Upon their reach to the summit of the Sri Pada on shoulders, assisting troops made arrangements for them to observe religious rites with the support of Ven Daranagam Sumanarathna Thero. A number of other pilgrims also extended their warm greeting to these war heroes by way of offering refreshments, snacks and confectioneries during the climbing. More than 75 Gemunu troops were participated for this event.
