SLAF HOLDS ANNUAL RELIGIOUS CEREMONY AND ALMSGIVING AT TEMPLE OF THE SACRED TOOTH
5:00pm on Tuesday 12th November 2024
The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted the Annual Religious Ceremony and Almsgiving at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth on yesterday evening (11 November 2024) and continued today (12 November 2024). The event was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa along with the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa. This remarkable occasion was organized by the Directorate of Welfare for the 14th consecutive year.
Special religious blessings were extended to commemorate those valiant individuals who laid down their lives for the motherland, as well as for the well-being of serving Air Force personnel and their families.
The Almsgiving ceremony, held today, involved offerings to 73 Buddhist monks and was conducted in the esteemed presence of the Chief Incumbent of the Asgiriya Chapter, Ven. Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero. During this solemn occasion, the Commander of the Air Force paid his respects to the Chief Incumbents of both the Asgiriya and Malwathu Chapters, who imparted their blessings upon him and all members of the SLAF.
This year’s ceremony was attended by the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, members of the Air Force Board of Management and along with their spouses, all Base Commanders, Commanding Officers, officers and other rankers. Notably, the event was attended by the families of SLAF’s fallen heroes, honouring the legacy of those who courageously sacrificed their lives for the peace and security enjoyed today.
Special religious blessings were extended to commemorate those valiant individuals who laid down their lives for the motherland, as well as for the well-being of serving Air Force personnel and their families.
The Almsgiving ceremony, held today, involved offerings to 73 Buddhist monks and was conducted in the esteemed presence of the Chief Incumbent of the Asgiriya Chapter, Ven. Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero. During this solemn occasion, the Commander of the Air Force paid his respects to the Chief Incumbents of both the Asgiriya and Malwathu Chapters, who imparted their blessings upon him and all members of the SLAF.
This year’s ceremony was attended by the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, members of the Air Force Board of Management and along with their spouses, all Base Commanders, Commanding Officers, officers and other rankers. Notably, the event was attended by the families of SLAF’s fallen heroes, honouring the legacy of those who courageously sacrificed their lives for the peace and security enjoyed today.
