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Vesak – Buddhist Festival of Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Death in Sri Lanka

Vesak, known locally as Vesak Poya, is Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist celebration, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha. This full-moon festival transforms the island nation with illuminated pandals, devotional practices, and acts of generosity that embody Buddhist teachings of compassion.

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