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To be an effective instrument to the Government Endeavour to cultivate national harmony in Jaffna Peninsula through uplifting the physical quality of life and spiritual value of the people.
To be an effective instrument to the Government Endeavour to cultivate national harmony in Jaffna Peninsula through uplifting the physical quality of life and spiritual value of the people.
01st November 2021 15:51:55 Hours
Jaffna troops, extended their maximum support to the annual 'Katina Cheevara Pooja' of Jaffna's Sri Naga Viharaya, held during 30th and 31st November 2021 under the guidance of the Viharadhikari Shasthrapathi Ven. Meegahajandure Siriwimala Thero.
The annual event was organized by the 51 Division upon instructions and patronage of the Commander Security Forces – Jaffna (SF-J) Major General Jagath Kodithuwakku RWP RSP ndu. Few donors also provided financial support towards the success of the annual ‘Katina Pooja’, an offering that could occur only once a year. He carried the 'Katina Cheevaraya' on head to the temple premises before rites and rituals got underway.
Dhamma sermons and religious activities preceded the 'Katina Cheevara Pooja' (ritual offering of new robes) which was brought from the Headquarters 512 Brigade and offered to the Maha Sangha. The alms-giving (morning and afternoon) and offering of 'Atapirikara' to Bhikkhus marked the culmination of the Pinkama.
Religious Dignitaries, Government Officials, General Officers Commanding 51 and 52 Infantry Divisions, Brigade Commanders 511 and 512 Infantry Brigades and Senior Officers were present at the event to witness the spectacular procession.
