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…
Duruthu Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of January. On this Poya day, the Buddha visited Sri Lanka for the first time. He restored peace amongst the Yaksa tribe in Mahiyangana. During this…
Navam Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of February. On this Poya day, Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Moggallana were named as the Buddha's Chief Disciples. The Buddha also proclaimed a code of ethics…
Medin Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of March. On this Poya day, The Buddha traveled to Kimbulwath Nuwara to visit his father and relatives, for the first time after leaving the palace…
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Bak Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of April. On this Poya day, The Buddha visited Sri Lanka for the second time. The purpose was to bring peace to the kingdom of Nagadeepa…
Vesak Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of May. The birth, enlightenment and parinibbana of the Buddha occurred on Vesak Poya day. It is also on such a day that the Buddha made…
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…
Esala Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of July. The conception of Prince Siddhartha (Bodhisattva) in Queen Mahamaya Devi’s womb occurred on this Poya day. Prince Rahula was born on this Poya Day.…
Katina Pinkama marks the end of rainy season retreat. The devotees offer a robe to Maha sangha to be used as a Katina. This offering is done with Dane offerings to Maha Sangha. Maha Sangha…
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…
