Religious observances at Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara

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Esala Full Moon Poya Day is significant to Buddhists because the Buddha preached his first Dhamma sermon - ‘Dhamma Chakka Pavattana Sutta’- on this day. Devotees are seen participating in religious observances at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

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Religious observances at Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara

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