Sri Lanka Marks Poson Poya Festival Celebrating Buddhism’s Arrival:

Sri Lanka Marks Poson Poya Festival Celebrating Buddhism’s Arrival:

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: June 18 2025

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Sri Lanka is observing the sacred Poson Poya festival, commemorating the introduction of Buddhism to the island nation over two millennia ago. Celebrated on the June full moon, the festival honors the first sermon delivered by Arahat Mahinda to King Devanampiyatissa at Mihintale, marking a turning point in the country’s spiritual history.

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