Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Esala Full Moon Poya Day falls today (July 10).

Esala Poya is considered one of the most significant days in the Buddhist calendar, as it marks several important events in Buddhist history.

It was on an Esala Full Moon Poya Day that the Buddha arrived at the Deer Park in Isipathana to preach the Dhamma to the five ascetics, Ven. Kondanna, Vappa, Bhaddiya, Mahanama, and Assaji.

According to Buddhist history, many key events occurred on this sacred day. Notably, the conception of Prince Siddhartha in Queen Mahamaya's womb is believed to have taken place on an Esala Full Moon Poya Day.

Furthermore, seven weeks after attaining Enlightenment, the Buddha delivered His first sermon, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta (...