Thousands at Adhistana Pooja
Atapattu Bandara and Dhanushka Gondakumbura
Thousands of people led by members of the clergy representing all religious
communities yesterday participated in an Adhistana Pooja to defeat the
conspiracies against the country. The procession led by members of the Maha
Sangha and religious leaders representing the other faiths began from the
Mahinda Rajapaksa Performing Arts Theatre with members of all communities
participating with traditional drummers and flag bearers in attendance, The
Adhisthana Pooja began with religious observances conducted by lecturer of the
Sri Jayawardenapura University Ven. Medegoda Abhayathissa Thera.
The thera said various forces are attempting to incite an internal crisis
after terrorism was wiped out in the country.
He urged the international community not to stand in the way of a country
marching forward after its victory over terrorism.
Moulavi Alhaj Mohhammad Laafir representing the Islamic faith stressed the
need for unity in the face of the US sponsored resolution against Sri Lanka at
the 19th United Nations Human Rights Council session.
Rev. Ivan Perera, representing the Catholic community said people should shed
ethnic and racial differences and join hands to protect the country at this
crucial juncture. He thanked the people who had gathered on the occasion
disregarding differences.
This Adhistana Pooja showed the world that all communities of the country are
living peacefully after the country succeeded in eradicating LTTE terrorism
which plagued the country and stalled its development for more than three
decades.
The participants at the Adhistana Pooja made a vow that the hard won peace
and the heroic Security Forces who made great sacrifices to save the country
from the clutches of terrorism would not be betrayed. All attendees conducted a
Satyagraha against forces hostile to Sri Lanka after the religious observances.