Themes: Buddhism; the life of the Buddha; the festivals of Wesak and Parinirvana Day; the Eightfold Path. Summary: this assembly is suitable at about the time of the festivals of Wesak (April or ...

The festival celebrates both the Buddha and the coming of spring and new life. On Parinirvana Day, Mahayana Buddhists attend the temple and may listen to readings about the Buddha’s final days.

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has issued directions to authorities to spruce up lighting and various other ...

February is called Navam in the Sinhala calendar. The Navam Full Moon Poya Day is a Public Holiday in Sri Lanka.