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.…
Nikini Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of August. The first Dhamma Sanghayana or convocation, was held with the participation of five hundred arhant monks. The Dalada Perahera is also held during this…
Binara Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of September. On this Poya day, the order of Buddhist nuns (Bhikkuni) was established following the request by Maha Prajapathi Gothami together with 500 women.
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…
