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Unduvap Poya also known as Sanghamittha Day commemorates the arrival of a bodhi tree sapling to Sri Lanka and its subsequent planting. The transmission of the sapling is attributed to a nun named Sanghamittha. Devotees are seen observing religious rituals to mark the day. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

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Gamarala Thursday, 27 December 2012 06:08 AM

Is Sanghamitta day reserved only for women? I dont see many men around at these spiritual rituals?

Banda Thursday, 27 December 2012 07:19 AM

Poya without Lord Budda?

John Fernandez Thursday, 27 December 2012 10:15 AM

Jeewithaya aniyathaya, Maranaya niyathaya but Hair dye samathanamaya. If you know what the reality in life as Lord Buddha preached, no one will wear a wig or colour their hair.

S. Jayasuriya Friday, 28 December 2012 02:57 AM

Budhu Sasuna Lovehi Wejabewa!!

HKS Saturday, 29 December 2012 12:47 AM

why buddhism is not being observed by the majority of the people in the land (India) where this great religion was originated? Can some body explain?

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