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Celebrate the spirit of Vesak with a stunning coconut leaf Wesak lantern! In this easy and fun DIY tutorial, we’ll show you how to make traditional Wesak kudu hadana hati lanterns using simple coconut ...
The Buddhist Vesak festival celebrations in Sri Lanka have evolved into an interreligious affair, with more Hindus and Christians participating in the festivities, observers say. Christians and Hindus ...
A vibrant Vesak lantern exhibition was also held at the Presidential Secretariat premises, drawing crowds from across the city. The Bhakthi Gee programme will conclude today (15 May), while food ...
The Buddha Pooja [devotional offerings], sermons, Tamil and Sinhala Vesak songs, large decorated tents, and lantern displays — all offered a festive mood,” Thomas said. People were also distributing ...
COLOMBO (News 1st); Thousands of Buddhist devotees gathered at the Sirasa Vesak Zone to pay homage to the sacred relics, over the past two days.The ve - Get the latest breaking news and top stories ...
COLOMBO (News 1st); Thousands of Buddhist devotees gathered at the Sirasa Vesak Zone to pay homage to the sacred relics, over the past two days.The ve - Get the latest breaking news and top ...
A Vesak lantern exhibition was also held at the venue. The event was attended by the Chief Incumbent of Gangaramaya Temple Venerable Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero, along with several senior officials of ...
Vesak, the most sacred day for Buddhists in Sri Lanka, marks the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Lord Buddha. Pictured here is Colombo during Vesak yesterday, with streets, building, and ...
Coinciding with the Gangarama Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone and Buddhaloka Vesak Zone celebrations, numerous programmes have been organised including the illumination of buildings and streets with ...
But at Bakeriya Space this Vesak lantern has been transformed into a kind of performance art, merged with videos, music and other visualizations to create a holistic experience to the audience.
Vesak is the most sacred occasion for millions of Buddhists across the globe. It marks the triple-blessed day on which the Buddha was born, attained Enlightenment, and passed into Parinibbana.
Sri Lanka Set to Celebrate Vesak with Lights, Prayers & Acts of Compassion In Sri Lanka’s Nuwara Eliya, arrangements for tomorrow’s state Vesak festival are in full swing.