‘Bak’ full moon poya day.

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Devotees are seen engaging in religious observances at the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya in Colombo today on ‘Bak’ Full Moon Poya Day. The significance of Bak Poya is that it marks Buddha’s second visit to Sri Lanka. Pix by Nisal Baduge

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‘Bak’ full moon poya day.

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