The Sri Pada air operations draws to a successful end.
Devotees can undertake pilgrimages to Sri Pada as usual from tomorrow.
The airlifting of material required for the setting up of the Brass Bell and the Dolosmahe Pahana at Adam’s Peak drew to a successful end this morning. The Sri Lanka Air Force undertook 23 flights from the second of this month from the Lakshapana grounds in Nallathanniya to airlift these materials to Adam’s Peak. Seven pilots and 40 personnel made a vital contribution to fulfilling this task.
The Chief Pilot after successfully completing the operation expressed views to the media. Commanding Officer of the No: 06 Squadron Wing Commander Kalinga Mahipala said that this was the first time that they had transported material from the mean sea level to a height of 7400 feet and is a historical feat.
Commander Kalinga Mahipala said that they received the support of everyone for this operation and it was the first civil operation carried out for the lifting of material to such a height.
These activities were carried out under the guidance of Chief Incumbent of the Sri Pada Vihare the Ven. Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thera. Proprietor of the Kandy city Centre Tusitha Wijesena sponsored the supply of the required material. Also the Sri Lanka Ports Authority made a notable contribution for the successful completion of this task. Accordingly devotees can undertake pilgrimages to Sri Pada as usual from tomorrow.
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