MoD organises Poson Poya programmes in Anuradhapura

A series of religious events scheduled to be held at the Sandahiru Stupa in Anuradhapura commenced on Poson Poya day (21), to invoke blessings on the War Heroes who made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland and those injured in the war and also for peace to all Sri Lankans.

Events are being conducted under the guidance of Defence Secretary General (retd)Kamal Gunaratne, with the coordination of the Defence Ministry and participation of Tri-Forces, Police and Civil Security Department personnel.

The Defence Secretary also handed over a Hemodialysis Machine to the Surgical Intensive Care Unit of the Tambuttegama Base Hospital. The much needed medical equipment sponsored under the theme of the Sandahiru Stupa Charitable Trust was handed over to the Hospital’s Medical Superintendent Dr. Prabhath Jayakodi.

The exposition of Deegawapiya Relics unearthed during excavations at the Deegawapiya temple site and the Crest Gem also commenced at Sandahiru Stupa premises. These sacred relics are placed in the Ransivigeya built in the Buddha Chamber, for public veneration. The exposition will continue till Monday (24).

Chairperson of the Defence Ministry of Seva Vanitha Unit, Chithrani Gunaratne, Army Commander Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera were also present.

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