Commander of the Navy attends opening of Sandahiru Maha Se Poson Zone

The opening of Sandahiru Maha Se Poson Zone was held under the patronage of Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) in Anuradhapura on Poson Poya day (21st June 2024). The occasion was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.

Buddhist devotees who visited the 'Sandahiru Maha Se Poson Zone' had a remarkable opportunity to witness and worship the sacred relics, on exhibition at Buddha Mandira of Sandahiru Seya, destined for enshrinement in the Deegawapi Stupa. Additionally, the Dansal and devotional song programmes organized for pilgrims visiting the Poson Zone were carried out with the support and participation of the tri-forces. Aloka Puja and Poson Pandals as well as other decorations added more colour and glamour to the 'Sandahiru Maha Se Poson Zone'.

Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU), Mrs Mala Lamahewa, Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando, distinguished guests and devotees were also present on this occasion.