Devotees gather at Kelaniya Temple for Poson

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Thousands of devotees gathered at the historic Kelaniya Vihara to observe Poson Poya, commemorating the arrival of Arahant Mahinda and the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

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Devotees gather at Kelaniya Temple for Poson

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