Sri Lanka, June 10 -- Today is the Poson full moon Poya day.
It is considered one of the most important days for Buddhists in Sri Lanka as it commemorates the arrival of Buddhism in the country in 236 BC.
Buddhist devotees in Sri Lanka celebrate the Poson full moon poya day while giving priority to religious observances.
Poson Poya Day is celebrated to commemorate the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka by Arahant Maha Mahinda Thero in 236 BC.
Poson Poya is celebrated annually with great fervour throughout Sri Lanka but particularly in Mihintale where Mahinda Thero first put his foot to preach the word of Lord Buddha.
Various religious programmes are to be carried out today in Mihintale, Anuradhapura and Buddhist temples across the...
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