Poson Festival – Mihintale
This full
moon festival commemorates the advent of Buddhism to Sri Lanka in the 3rd
century BC with the arrival in Mihintale of Arahat Mahinda, son of Emperor Asoka of India, who
preached the doctrine of the dhamma
to King Devanampiyatissa: resulting in his the king’s conversion and the
widespread acceptance of Buddhism in Sri
Lanka. This event is celebrated primarily at Mihintale and at the ancient
capital of Anuradhapura.
Church Feast - Our Lady of Madhu Church
Roman
catholic’s celebrate the fortnight-long festival of Our Lady of Madhu,
culminating on July 2 with the Feast of
the Visitation , at the jungle shrine of Madhu near Mannar – popular among
pilgrims of all religions for its reputed healing powers.
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