11 DIVISION HELD AND ALMS GIVING FOR MAHA SAGA ON THRIPITAKA DECLARATION NATIONAL HERITAGE EVENT.

The Thripitaka was declared as a national heritage at a national ceremony was held under the patronage of president Maitreepala Sirisena at the historic Aluwiharaya Temple Matale on 05 January 2019.This historical event was held with the participation of three chief incumbents of three chapters and 1500 Maha Sanga under state patronage. Ministers and Tri forces Commanders also the participated for the ceremony. Along with this historical event an alms giving was conducted for 1500 Maha Sanga at Matale Aluwihara Vidyalaya on the direction of the Commander Security Forces (Central), Major General WRP De Silva USP ndu IG and the supervision of Major General TJ Nanayakkara RWP USP ndu the General Officer Commanding 11 Division.Further, 10 senior officers, officers and 600 other ranks were participated for the alms giving and get blessings to all military personals.