Srilanka, May 2 -- The Vesak Poya Day (12) should not be turned into a day of musical shows or carnivals but the day should be spent as a full religious day to make practice-based offerings (Pratipatti Pooja) in commemoration of the Sambudu Themagula (the threefold sacred events of Lord Buddha's life), the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government said in a circular.

The circular has directed the Ministry Secretries, Chief Secretaries of Provincial Council, District Secretaries, Heads of Departments, Heads of Corporations and Statutory Bodies and Divisional Secretaries to create awareness amongst the community of patrons regarding the matter.

The circular said Seela Bhavana programme/events should be o...