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Vesak Festival

Vesak is a very prominent Buddhist festival in Sri Lanka. The month of May sees the grand celebration of this significant festival in Buddhism in Sri Lanka as well as for the Buddhist all over the globe. Celebrated with honour and devotion, this full moon day marks the birth, illumination and salvation of Lord Buddha. The people of Sri Lanka decorate their houses with the unique Vesak lanterns and other electric lights apart from going to the worship places to say prayers. The towns and cities are enveloped with temporary tents with sparkling lighting arrangements with a free meal service.

As a traveller you can have a real good time being a part of this signature festival of Sri Lanka. This will allow you to have a close view of the life of the locals.

Tags: Vesak, Sri Lanka festival, Buddhist Festivals

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Vesak (courtesy- abc.net.au)



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