He sells a lantern structure for Rs.60 and a finished lantern Rs.200 – 400 depending on the decorations used. “There’s no religious or ethnic barrier to celebrate Vesak, and we get Tamil, Muslim or ...

The Vesak lantern is in fact a giant beehive with little beehives hanging on all ends. ... The organisers plan to have around 20 show times during a day and expects a crowd of around 3000-4000 people.

The Grand Kandyan Hotel organized the “The Grand Kandyan Vesak Kalapaya” for the second time, to honour the teachings of Lord Buddha. The Vesak pandol, and the Vesak Lanterns were created by the ...

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The Presidential Secretariat has organised a series of events to mark this year's Vesak festival. Under the patronage of the Presidential Secretariat, a Bakthi Ghee recital ...

A vibrant Vesak lantern exhibition was also held at the Presidential Secretariat premises, drawing crowds from across the city. The Bhakthi Gee programme concluded yesterday (15), while food stalls ...

Focus on lantern, reflecting Gaya temple ‘stupa’ Lanterns are an important integral element of the Vesak Poya festival (Full Moon in May). Updated - September 12, 2016 07:55 pm IST - COLOMBO: ...

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Northern Province Vesak Festival was held on May 16 at the Mahaweli Sports Ground in Welioya, bringing together communities, government officials, and educational ...

As Vesak dawns across Sri Lanka, the entire nation undergoes a breathtaking transformation, adorned with a vibrant tapestry of light and colour. Countless handmade lanterns, known as Vesak Kudu, ...

Lanterns were arranged in the shape of Vietnam’s map for the prayer ceremony. About 35,000 lanterns were lit on the evening of May 6. Tran Nguyen Gia Uyen (from Tan Binh District) shared her feelings ...