Vesak dansals in Kelaniya

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People queue at ice cream and milk rice (kiribath) dansal stalls during Vesak Poya Day celebrations in Kelaniya. Organised by devotees and community groups, the stalls offer free refreshments to the public in keeping with Vesak traditions. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

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Vesak dansals in Kelaniya

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