Poson Poya day

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The Buddhist Devotees pray at Gangarama Temple on June 3, 2023, Poson Full moon poya day. Poson Poya is an annual festival held by Sri Lankan Buddhists celebrating the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century. The most important festivals of the festival are held in Anuradhapura and Mihinthalee.Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

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Poson Poya day

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