Deserted temples on Poya Day

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All the Buddhist temples across the country were seen deserted on Nikini Full Moon Poya Day today due to the quarantine curfew imposed islandwide. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Pix by Nisal Baduge

Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple: Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

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Deserted temples on Poya Day

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