Sacred Relics deposited at Nilagiri Maha Seya

Defence Secretary, General Kamal Guneratne (Retd.) at the event.

The Sacred Relics and treasures were deposited at the Neelagiri Maha Seya with the participation of Defence Secretary, General Kamal Guneratne (Retd.) on Monday (15).

The SLAF undertook the restoration of Nilagiri Maha Seya, located in Lahugala, following instructions from the Defence Ministry. The Nilagiri Maha Seya, surrounded by the dense jungles of Lahugala National Park and is part of the Magul Maha Viharaya Lahugala. Recognised by the Archaeological Department as the largest Stupa in the Eastern Province, it dates back to the 3rd Century BC, standing at a height of 215 feet and a width of 104 feet.

The Defence Secretary deposited the relics in the Neelagiri Maha Seya, amidst the chanting of ‘Seth Pirith’ by the Maha Sangha. Simultaneously, a Bell-212 helicopter from the SLAF showered flowers from the air as floral tributes were offered.

Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya Mahopadhya, Sri Lanka Kalayani Yogasrama Samstha Main Advisor, the Most Ven. Pahalavitiyala Janananda Anunayaka Thera, the Chief of the Na Uyana Forest Monastery, Kammattanachariya Most Ven. Angulgamuwe Ariyananda Thera, the Supreme Head of Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya, Most Ven. Makulewe Wimala Mahanayake Thera along with other Maha Sangha were present. Air Force Commander, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, Army Commander, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Civil Security Department’s Director General, Air Vice Marshal Roshan Biyanwila, Director General of Archaeology, Prof. Thusitha Mendis, the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit’s Chairperson, the Air Force Board of Management members, SLAF Station Ampara Commanding Officer, senior Tri-Forces officers and many other dignitaries attended.

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