Navy Commander calls on Prelate of Gangarama to receive blessings
 

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Travis Sinniah called on the Chief Incumbent of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya, the Most Ven. Dr. Galaboda Gnanissara There today (07 October 2017). This was Vice Admiral Sinniah’s first meeting of the Venerable Thera to receive blessings after assuming command of the Sri Lanka Navy.

A financial donation was also made by the Rotary Club of Colombo Central to the Navy for the installation of a reverse osmosis plant at the Kataragama Pilgrims’ Rest managed by the Gangaramaya to coincide with the Navy Commander’s visit to the temple, which is held in high reverence by all devotees.

The Commander of the Navy presented a special memento to the Venerable Thera to mark the significance of the occasion and the meritorious gesture was reciprocated by the Venerable Prelate by presenting the Navy Commander with a souvenir.