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Poson Poya celebrated island wide
Location:Island wide
City/Town:Colombo
During the full-moon poya day of June, Buddhists celebrate Poson when the introduction of Buddhism to the island is remembered. Thousands of pilgrims and devotees flock to Buddhist shrines across the country to pay homage to the Buddha, Dhamma (Buddha’s teachings) and the Sangha (the Buddhist monks). Mihintale where Buddhism originated on the island in 247 BC is takes on a serene air during this period with thousands of pilgrims lighting incense and oil lamps in honour of Buddha.
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