Wednesday, May 2, 2007

The Lord Buddha is woven by coconut palm

Vesak is a celebration to commemorate Lord Buddha's birth, enlightenment, death and attaining nirvana. It's celebrated in Sri Lanka on May 1st and 2nd 2007. These two days are declared as holidays in Sri Lanka.

Buddhists go to viharaya and observe meditation and take part in religious rituals. They participate in alms giving as well on these days. Vesak lanterns and pandols are adding beauty to the celebration in the city. Festive-goers thronged to view lanterns and pandols