30th June 2018 09:29:23 Hours
The Commander Security Force (East) Major General Santhusitha Pananwala laid the foundation stone for the construction of new Stupa at the Buddhist Centre Welikanda, amidst the chanting of Seth Pirith by Maha Sangha. The event was held under the guidance of the Chief Incumbent Buddhist Centre Welikanda, Ven. Delwita Mettalankara Thero on Tuesday (26) Colonel General Staff SFHQ (E), Colonel Chaminda Wijayaratne.
This temple was established in 1942 and survived during the conflict with many difficulties. It has major worshiping elements except a ‘Stupa’ which is one of the main elements of a temple. With the generosity of Mr. Saddhathissa in Kelaniya area, the construction of this ‘Stupa’ commenced before villagers and community leaders too attended the occesion.
