Sri Lanka freedom party UK branch and SLAT UK organised a Bodhi Puja and Alms Giving on 23rd and 24th May at Sri Saddhatissa International Buddhist temple, Kingsbury, London to bless HE President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapakse, Government Spokesman for Defence and National Security Dr. Keheliya Rambukwella, Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka, Navy Commander Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke, Inspector General of Police Jayantha Wickramarathna and all the service men and women of the security forces who are rendering great service for the integrity of the motherland.
A saffron robe was offered to the monks by HE High Commissioner to UK Justice Nihal Jayasinghe in memory of the war heroes who sacrificed their lives. President SLFP UK branch offered Ata Pirikara to monks.
The event was well attended by devotees living in and around London. Galayaye Piyadassi thero initiated the Puja and Venerable Dr. Handuru Palpola Mahinda thero blessed HE the President and all the war heroes. Wanduramba Kassapa thero expounded on the two day ceremony and transferred merit to those who gave their lives for peace in our Motherland Sri Lanka. Finally monks chanted Paritta blessing on behalf of everybody in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Freedom Party president UK branch thanked everyone who supported and attended the ceremony.