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…
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.…
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…
