In recognition of his services to the country, religion and national security, Chief of Defense Staff Shravendra Silva was awarded the title of Mahamanya Pratapadhikeshwara at the Asgiri Maha Vihara today (28) afternoon.
Asgiri Maha Viharaya Vinshadvargika Karaka Sangha Sabha has decided to give this honorary title to Mr. Shravendra Silva for the service he has done for several decades.
Accordingly, on behalf of the Karaka Sanghasabha that gathered in the Maha Viharaya Mangala Uposhathagarya this afternoon, the Most Venerable Warakagoda Gnanarathana Thero, the leader of the Asgiri faction, presented the scroll with the honorific title of Mahamanya Prathadhikeshwara to the head of the Security Council, Mr. Sravendra Silva.
A large number of priests including Karaka Sangha Sabha, Anunayake Theros of Asgiri faction Reverend Anamaduwe Dhammadassi Thera Reverend Wedaruwe Upali Thero, Malwatu faction Reverend Dimbulkumbure Wimaladhamma Thera and members of parliament, ambassadors, IGP, army chiefs of tri forces, were present.
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