Special Pinkama to mark two years of President’s second term
President Mahinda Rajapaksa attended a Bodhi Pooja Pinkama held at
the Gangaramaya, Hunupitiya on Thursday to invoke blessings on him, the
War Heroes and the country.
The Pinkama was held to mark the President's completion of two years
of the second term of office following a convincing victory at the 2010
Presidential Election.
The Maha Sangha led by the Most Ven. Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha
Mahanayaka Thera of the Asgiriya Chapter were present on the occasion.
After the President participated in religious observances at the
Viharaya the Maha Sangha chanted Sethpirith and invoked blessings on
him.
The Bodhi Pooja was conducted by Gangarama Viharadhipati Ven.
Galaboda Gnanissara Thera and Ven. Kirinde Assaji Thera. Parliamentarian
Sajin Vaas Gunawardena, Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga and
Presidential Chief of Staff Gamini Senarath were also present on the
occasion. |