Navy in high gear to facilitate annual Kachchativu feast

The annual Kachchativu feast is scheduled for Feb 23 and 24 on the Kachchativu Island located near the International Maritime Boundary (IMB) between Sri Lanka and India. The main mass of the annual feast will be conducted by the Bishop of Jaffna Diocese, Rt. Rev. Justin Gnanapragasam. In the backdrop where the District Secretary of Jaffna has made necessary arrangements for the event, the Sri Lanka Navy is currently working in full swing to establish infrastructure and facilities for the convenience of devotees.

This includes setting up sanitation and drinking water facilities, temporary shelters, roads, jetties, and ensuring electricity supply, all in preparation for the upcoming feast.

Apart from that, Sri Lanka Navy is set to deploy lifesaving teams and medical teams with a temporary Sick Bay for the safety and security of the devotees attending the annual festival. Further, the Navy has undertaken colour washing and repairs of the shrine built by the Sri Lanka Navy and cleaning of surrounding area and roads leading to the premises.

Meanwhile, a large number of Indian and Sri Lankan devotees are expected to participate in this annual festival. The Navy has also made arrangements to ferry priests, government officials, dignitaries, devotees, local and foreign journalists as well as equipment needed for the church mass, from Kankesanthurai and Kurikadduwan to the Kachchativu islet.