CDS joins Pada Yatra from Okanda to Katharagama
 

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne on 14th July 2018 joined the traditional Pada Yatra which marches from Jaffna to Kataragama. Accordingly, the Admiral commenced the segment of foot pilgrimage which marched from Okanda to Katharagama, via Kumana National Park.

Before the commencement of the foot pilgrimage, the Chief of Defence Staff visited the Murugan Temple in Okanda and received the blessings. The occasion was also attended by the Commander Southeastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Ruwan Perera and a host of officers attached to the Southeastern Naval Command.