Navy assists the Water Cutting Ceremony in Kandy Esala Perahera of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

On the sidelines of the grand annual festival celebration of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) and four Devalas - Kandy Esala Perahera, traditional Water Cutting Ceremony (Diya Kepeema) was held on 15^th August 2019 and the Navy extended the fullest cooperation for the successful conduct of this historical event.

Accordingly at the same time, naval personnel attached to the Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Unit (4RU) and Diving Unit deployed dinghies for the conduct of traditional Water Cutting Ceremony (Diya Kepeema) in a secured and effective manner.

The meritorious contribution of the Sri Lanka Navy for the successful conduct of Kandy Esala Perahera was also highly appreciated by the Venerable Mahanayakas of both Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters, the chief lay custodian of Temple of the Tooth and four chief custodians of devalas.