Poson poya in Sri Lanka : Celebrating the Birth of Buddhism When: June Where: Anuradhapura & Mihintale The Poson poya Story When King Devanampiyatissa was out hunting in the royal park in the third century BC, he noticed a bright human figure sitting on the rocky crag above him. Mahinda was responsible for introducing Buddhism [...]

Festivals in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka, being a culturally diverse island, celebrates number of festivals throughout the year. Many of these festivals revolve around four major religions including Buddhism, Hindu, Christian and Muslim. These cultural events are an expressive way to showcase glorious heritage, beliefs, customs, and traditions. They are intended to rejoice special moments and [...]