With the participation of devotees Kataragama Esala Festival was commenced on 13 July 2020. The Commander of the Army also graced the Kataragama Devalaya premises on 01 August 2020 and participated in the auspicious commencement of the day’s Perahera. Further, the Commander of the Army joined the observances of the Dewalaya as well as the placing the sacred replica of the God Kataragama atop the tusker.

Moreover, the Commander Security Forces (Central), Major General W D ...