The Poson Festival, also known as Poson Poya, is a significant Buddhist festival celebrated in Sri Lanka, commemorating the introduction of Buddhism to the island by Arahat Mihindu, the son of Emperor Ashoka of India, in the 3rd century BCE. Rideeviharaya, being a prominent Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka, likely observes the Poson Festival with…
The Vesak Festival, also known as Vesak Poya, is one of the most significant religious and cultural events in Sri Lanka, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Lord Buddha. Rideeviharaya, like many Buddhist temples across the country, likely celebrates Vesak with great reverence and festivity. Here's how Rideeviharaya might observe the Vesak Festival:…
“Aluth Sahal Mangallaya” offering of the first harvest of paddy to the Sacred Tooth Relic will take place in a few days on the Duruthu full moon Poya day. The first harvest of paddy was brought to Rideeviharaya from the “Atuwa” in a procession adorned with elephants, drummers & dancers. As per the ancient rituals,…
