12th August 2022 18:11:29 Hours
Security Forces Headquarters (West) in collaboration with Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) and Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) organized a 'Seela Samadhi' religious programme at the Bodhirajaramaya Army Temple on account of the Nikini Poya day on 11 August 2022.
A few hundreds of Army personnel observed religious rites and rituals, meditation practices and different ‘Poojas’ in commemoration of Nikini Poya day which marks the anniversary of the first Buddhist council (Sangayana) held after the Lord Buddha's passing away.
The day’s programme got underway on the guidelines given by Major General Deepal Pussella, Commander, Security Forces West and Chairman of the Army Buddhist Association.
Major General HMLD Herath RSP USP psc, Colonel Commandant SLSC, Brigadier GS Fonseka USP psc, Centre Commandant SLSC, Colonel BDTD Jayaratne psc, Deputy Centre Commandant VIR, Senior Officers and Other Ranks participated for this meritorious event.
