12th October 2019 10:47:13 Hours
Giving prominence to the religious activities, Sri Lanka Army, the guardians of the nation celebrate the forthcoming 70th Army Day which falls on 10th October. As a precursory for that the annual Flag Blessing Ceremony is held and the first religious ceremony was held at Sri Dalanda Maligawa on 28 September 2019. The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General L H S C Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc along with Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks participated in this religious ceremony.
Amidst the rhythmic beats of the traditional drums, all the traditional religious observances were conducted. Afterwards the commander of the Army met the Chief lay custodian (Diyawadana Nilame) Mr Nilanga Dela Bandara at his office premises and a cash donation was offered for the development of the temple of the tooth. There he extended his heartiest wishes for the 70th Army anniversary.
Further, an alms giving was also taken place for seventy theros and most Ven. Thibbotuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thero of Malwattha Chapter and most Ven. Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero of Asgiri Chapter were also participated in this alms giving along with other Theros. The Commander of the Army and other Senior Officers offered alms and at this occasion the Maha Sangha admired the contribution and dedication of the Army at all times to protect the motherland. Further, the Nayaka theros blessed the Army personnel to make every effort a success at this oration.
Moreover, the exertion of military personnel since 1949 to protect the motherland and who died in action and those who got wounded and disabled were also remembered and blessed at this occasion. This religious programme marked the culmination with the offering of Ata pirikara (requisites) to the Maha Sanga by the Commander of the Army, Commanders of Security Forces and other Senior Officers.
