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Security Force (Central)

26th December 2019 20:07:13 Hours

THE TROOPS CONTRIBUTED TO TAKE THE GOLDEN STATUE TO THE PEAK OF SRI PADA

The Sri Pada is a pilgrimage site that has been held sacred by the devotees from the ancient times. The pilgrim season of Sri Pada was commenced on the auspicious time at the dawn of Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day. Intending to improve the spirituality of the pilgrims a golden statue of Lord Buddha was taken to the peak of the Sri Pada Temple by a large number of war heroes under command to Security Forces (Central) on 07 December 2019 under the Direction of the Chief incumbent of Sri Pada. As per the instructions of the Commander Security Forces (Central), the Brigade Commander of 112 Brigade supervised this religious commitment. The Golden statue was made in Thailand and it was brought to the island by air.

Troops from 3 (V) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment as well as 19 Sri Lanka National Guard Corps provided their fullest contribution in order to make this event a success. The Chief incumbent of the Sri Pada appreciated and blessed the participants for their true dedication.