From Maradana to Bambalapitya, it is a sea of make- shift card shops, each containing cards with romantic greetings. Under the guise of Vesak greetings, many contain wishes to meet again in the ...

In Sri Lanka Vesak is one of the biggest year-round celebrations. The full moon poya day of May marks Vesak, the commemoration of Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing away. For ...

Also known as Wesak or Buddha Day, Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals and is usually celebrated in May or early June. This year, it falls on Friday 5 May.