27 November, 2022
An all-night pirith chanting ceremony and alms-giving were held at the Welisara Naval complex on Friday and yesterday, to invoke blessings on the Sri Lanka Navy to mark its 72nd anniversary on December 9. An alms-giving was offered to 72 bhikkhus under the patronage of Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Welisara Naval complex yesterday. President, Navy Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne, Naval Officer in Charge, Welisara Naval Complex, Commodore Mahesh De Silva and other Naval personnel were also present. Pic: Sudath Malaweera