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Esala Full Moon Poya Day
July 21
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Esala Full Moon Poya Day is a sacred Buddhist holiday celebrated in Sri Lanka, coinciding with the month of Esala in the lunar calendar. It commemorates significant events related to Lord Buddha’s life, teachings, and the establishment of the Sangha (Buddhist monastic order). Devotees engage in religious observances, including offering prayers, meditating, and participating in colorful processions to honor the teachings and virtues of Buddhism. It is a time of spiritual reflection, devotion, and deepening one’s understanding of the path to enlightenment.