The second day of the "Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya", held in parallel with the "Buddha Rashmi Vesak Kalapaya" jointly organized ...

The entire Nation is enveloped in spiritual fervour as it celebrates yet another Vesak Poya Day marking the Birth, ...

Ethnic unity gained significance in the context of the civil war that lasted 26 years and divided people along ethnic lines.

The evening featured musical performances by renowned vocalist Ilyas Beg and the Sri Lanka Air Force Bhakti Gee Troup, accompanied by the Air Force Band. A Vesak lantern exhibition was also held at ...

The Indian High Commission in Sri Lankaorganized a special 'Dhamma Rupa' exhibition showcasing ancient Buddhist sculptures and Sinhala translations of Jataka Tales. The event, part of the Buddha ...

Parallel with the State Vesak Festival that commenced on Saturday (10) in the Nuwara Eliya District, a special waste management initiative has been launched under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme to ...

In her Vesak day message, Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya wished ... citizens of the nation during this sacred period in which Buddhist community across Sri Lanka come together to pay homage to ...

People participate in a celebration of Vesak Day in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 12, 2025. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua) People participate in a celebration of Vesak Day in Colombo, Sri Lanka ...

He said that considering the history of the UN Vesak Day of Observance and the role played by Sri Lanka in initiating this milestone event, it is imperative that Sri Lanka plays an enhanced role ...

Coinciding with the State Vesak Festival that commenced yesterday (10) in the Nuwara Eliya District, a special waste management initiative has been launched under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme to ...