Blessings at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya invoke spiritual strength on Navy’s journey of 75 years

As part of the sequence of religious programmes held in view of the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy and to invoke blessings on those affected by adverse weather, a spiritual event was conducted at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya on 27 Dec 25, with the attendance of Commander of the Navy.

Before the performance of this special religious ritual at the ‘Dhathu Mandira’ of Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Commander of the Navy paid his obeisance to Chief Incumbent of the temple, Professor, Most Ven. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkitha Thero. During this spiritual event, the members of Maha Sangha transferred merits on fallen naval war veterans and blessings were invoked on disabled naval war heroes, all naval personnel both serving and retired, their family members, weather affected communities and the Navy.

The Chief of Staff of the Navy, Director General Health Services and the President of Naval Buddhist Association, Director Generals, the Commander Western Naval Area, a group of senior officers and sailors were also present on this occasion.