Tag: Tradition

Vas, or the rain retreat, begins on Esala Pōya. It is observed with much dedication and spiritual involvement. Vas is ...

The Temple of the Tooth – Sri Dalada Maligawa dazzles during the Esala Perahera. According to the Buddhist calendar, Esala ...

Food connoisseur Arjuni Ranatunga, in recalling her fond childhood memories of the island’s culture and heritage intertwined with food, has ...

Festivals in Sri Lanka reflect the traditions and cultural norms that have been treasured for years. Running across the Sri ...

The Sinhala New Year, known as ‘Avurudu’ in Sinhala, is an important festival for Sinhala Buddhists in Sri Lanka and ...

Blooming above from the murky waters in lakes and ponds, the vibrant petals of the water lilies and lotuses reflect ...

Over the years, Gangaramaya Temple has focused on embodying the spiritual experience that encapsulates the temple’s legacy. The Navam Perahera ...

Wisdom, hope, and new beginnings flow from the somber flame of the oil lamp. Pahana in Sinhala and Vilakku in ...

Welcoming the New Year, the much-celebrated “Festival of Harvest” – Thai Pongal takes place on January 14th, by Hindu Tamils ...

The Buddhist calendar of events for 2022 begins with the annual street procession of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya on ...