Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following press release:
The Sri Pada pilgrimage season 2024/25 ended on Vesak Full Moon Poyaday (12th May), with the troops of the Gemunu Watch Regiment attending the concluding religious ceremonies.
The sacred procession (Sumana Saman Devi Perahara) was organized under the guidance of Major General W.B.J.K Wimalaratne RWP RSP, the Director General Infantry of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel of the Regiment of the Gemunu Watch. The ceremonial procession descended from Sri Pada Udamaluwa to Palabathdala Purana Vihara, respectfully escorting the sacred relics casket and the statue of God Saman. A parallel procession was also conducted via Erathna to Adavikanda Aramaya, symbolizing the ...