Navy assists conduct of water-cutting ceremony of Kandy Esala Perahera

Sri Lanka Navy assisted the conduct of traditional water-cutting ceremony of Sri Dalada Perahara at Gatambe on the morning of today (20th August 2024). As the grand procession (Esala Maha Perahera) of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and 04 Main Devalayas came to an end, this time-honoured ceremony also known as ‘Diya Kepeema’ was performed, on a ritualistic note.

The Sri Lanka Navy, deployed teams of Navy divers, Marines and Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Squadron (4RS) personnel and provided small boats and lifesaving services for the safe execution of water-cutting ceremony. The proceedings of the event were supervised by SLNS Shilpa in the Western Naval Command.

Furthermore, the Navy also provided life-saving services for the safety of the public in the Kandy Lake premises during the procession.