Pirith Ceremony

The Department of Civil Engineering, one of the most outstanding departments under faculty of engineering of university of Moratuwa, is proceeding with many extra-curricular activities parallel to academic work. Pirith chanting ceremony is a main event out of those, which was organized, blessing a successful and prosperous year ahead for all university community including academic staff, non-academic staff and students.  

This was organized by the Civil Engineering Society and was held on 16^th of August 2017 at the common area of the department from 9 p.m. onwards. Under the major dedication of level 4 students of the department, all other levels gave their maximum support for the event. Pirith chanting ceremony was followed by an alms-giving on 17^th of August. Hence a morning meal was offered to the thera.

As Civil Engineering undergraduates, we have to extend our heartiest gratitude to the head of the department, Prof J.M.S.J. Bandara, senior treasurer of Civil Engineering Society, Prof W.K. Manpearachchi and all other academic staff who were present on that day and the Civil Engineering Society for organizing these events to maintain the concord of the colleagues and giving them an opportunity to relax themselves by involving in religious activities. 

We should also extend our sincere thanks to all the Civil engineering students as well, for giving their contribution and dedication to make this event a success. Also, Prof. S.A.S. Kulatilake, Dr. C.S.A. Siriwardana and Dr. A.S. Ranathunga also participated for the ceremony. 







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