30th July 2024 17:22:33 Hours
Major General J P C Peiris RWP RSP ndc, Commander Security Force (Wanni) participated in the Pitchcha Mal Pujawa held at Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya on 27 July 2024. The event was organized by the Shanthi Padanama for consecutive 33 years and commenced with the ceremonial procession of the Sacred Relic Casket of Lord Buddha and Bodhin Vahanse to the premises of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya.
The ceremonial offering took place with the participation of Ven. Halmillewe Saddhathissa Nayaka Thero, Sangha Committee member and Deputy Chief Sanga nayake North central Province of the Amarapura Mulawanshika Maha Nikaya. Then Dharma Sermon was conducted by the members of the maha sangha as the culminating event of the day.
General Officer Commanding of 14 and 21 Infantry Divisions, Senior Officers, Officers, Other Ranks and a large number of devotees participated in the event.