Poson, also known as Poson Poya, is an annual festival held by Sri Lankan Buddhists celebrating the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC. [1][2] The festival is the most …

It is a highly religious event that commemorates the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka. Buddhists celebrate the day with music, dancing, and relating stories by giving away food and …

This public holiday in Sri Lanka takes place on the full moon day of Poson, the seventh month in the Sinhalese calendar. It usually falls in June in the Western calendar.

Jan 13, 2025 · Poson Poya Day is a time of spiritual awakening and renewal for Sri Lankan Buddhists, a time to celebrate their faith, their history, and their culture. It is a day to give …

Jun 6, 2022 · The Poya day is known as the Poson Poya and is celebrated by Buddhists across the world to mark two very significant events in history of Buddhism. The Third Buddhist …

Poson full-moon poya day (Poson Poya Day, Poson Festival) is celebrated the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC, a festival of great historical and religious …

Poson Poya, an annual festival held by Sri Lankan Buddhists, honors the establishment of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in 236 BC by a Buddhist monk Mahinda.

Jun 3, 2023 · Discover the spiritual and social significance of Poson Full Moon Poya Day in Sri Lanka, a celebration of Buddhism's arrival and its profound impact on the nation's culture, …

Jun 22, 2024 · Poson Poya Day, celebrated annually in June, is one of the most important Buddhist holidays in Sri Lanka. It commemorates the introduction of Buddhism to the island, …

Mar 30, 2021 · This is also known as the ‘Poson Poya’ since this festival is celebrated on the Full Moon Poya day in the month of June, each year. Further, it is celebrated with much …