Nikini Poya Sil Program 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…
Esala Poya Sil Program 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…
Vesak Celebration 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…
Poson Poya Program 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…