Vap Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of October. On this Poya day, the Buddha ended his three month sermon to his mother and other deities. King Devanampiyatissa sent a request to emperor…
Unduvap Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of December. On this Poya day, Theri Sanghamitta arrived in Sri Lanka with the sapling of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree, which was planted in…
Poson Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of June. This is a very important Poya day for Sri Lankans. Arahant Mihindu thero, son of Indian emperor Asoka, brought Buddhism to the Island. He…
Il Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of November. Sending missionaries for the first time for the propagation of Buddhism, conversion of three Kassapa brothers, “Devarohanaya” or descending from the celestial world, and…
