25th March 2022 14:55:10 Hours
The all-night ‘Pirith’ chanting, a customary religious feature, organized by the Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre on account of the forthcoming 32nd Regimental Day (22 March) got underway on 18 March 2022 (Friday), evening at the Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre premises by adhering all the guidelines that stipulated to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic. The chanting follows offer of ‘Heel’ Daana (alms) on the following day (19).
Major General S U M N Manage WWV RWP RSP psc, Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Senior Officers and Other Ranks attended the programme.
Soon after a colourful ‘perahera’, comprised of various cultural dances and events led the Maha Sangha to the temple premises in Regimental Centre, the day’s Chief Guest, Major General Nishantha Managein keeping with ancient traditions, symbolically invited the Maha Sangha to commence chanting until the following morning.
The NayakaThero on behalf of the members of the Maha Sangha delivered an Anusasana (oration) and invoked blessings on the organization, injured War Heroes and transferred merits on the fallen, recalling the glorious past history of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment. He also praised the Army's diverse roles and wished good luck with its onward march as defenders of the nation.
Members representing All Ranks in the Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre joined the meritorious programme and listened to the overnight chanting. Offer of the ‘Heel Daana’ (alms-giving) and ‘Pirikara’ on Saturday (19) morning to 32 monks at the “Salute” Multifunctional Hall brought the religious ceremonies at the RHQ VIR to end.
