Navy gears up for annual Kachchativu feast

The annual Kachchativu feast is set to take place on February 23 and 24 on the Kachchativu Island. Kachchativu is a small islet belonging to Sri Lanka, located near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) of Sri Lanka and India. The main mass of the annual feast will be conducted by Jaffna’s Bishop Diocese, Rt. Rev. Justin Gnanapragasam. Jaffna District Secretary has made necessary arrangements for the event and the Navy is currently working to establish infrastructure for the convenience of devotees.

Navy is working to establish infrastructure for the convenience of devotees.

Following the directives from Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and overseen by Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, the Navy is involved in the development of infrastructure in Kachchativu. This includes setting up sanitation and drinking water facilities, temporary shelters, roads, jetties, and ensuring electricity supply, all in preparation for the upcoming annual feast.

The Navy is set to deploy lifesaving teams and medical teams with a temporary Sick Bay for the safety and security of the devotees attending the annual festival. The Navy has also undertaken colour washing and repairs of the shrine built by the Navy and cleaning of the surrounding area and roads leading to the premises.

Meanwhile, a large number of Indian and Sri Lankan devotees are expected to participate in this annual festival. As excitement is building for what promises to be a memorable and meaningful event, the Navy has made all arrangements in place to ferry priests, Government officials, dignitaries, devotees, local and foreign journalists as well as equipment needed for the church mass, from Kankesanthurai and Kurikadduwan to the Kachchativu islet.

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