“PULATHISI POSON ULELA” ILLUMINATES THE WHOLE POLONNARUWA

In line with the Poson Full Moon Poya Day, a significant annual event in the Sri Lankan Buddhist calendar which consecrates the arrival of Buddhism to Sri Lanka, the Security Force Headquarters (East) gave the fullest support for "Pulathisi Poson Ulela" with the blessings of Commander of the Army and under the guidance of Commander Security Force (East), Major General Santhusitha Pananwala and the General Officer Commanding 23 Division Brigadier Chula Abenayaka. The programe was jointly organized by the Army, DS PLN and President's office.

"Pulathisi Poson Ulela" which illuminated the whole Polonnaruwa was opened with the gracious presence of HE the President, Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayaka, Commander Security Force (East), Major General Santhusitha Pananwala, District Secretary Polonnaruwa, Mr. Ranjith Ariyaratne, and dignitaries on 27 June 2018. The Lantern Display which was organized by 23 Division consisted with nearly 75 large lanterns created by the members of the Tri-forces, Civil Defence Force and Police, and also a Bhakthi Gee recitation.

All these religious programs are organized to bless the country and the people with the dawn of Poson Full Moon Day.