Defence Sec opens Buddhist temple in Kilinochchi

18 October 2013

A newly constructed Buddhist temple was ceremoniously opened in the Northern provincial area of Kilinochchi, today.

The temple, which was constructed by the military security forces, was opened by the Secretery of Defence and Urban Development, Gotobaya Rajapaksa and the Commander of the Army, Daya Ratnayake.

Ceremonies were held throughout the night in anticipation of the official opening of the temple in the early hours of the morning.