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

Ahead of the Sinhala New Year, consumers flocked to the Delkanda Sunday Market to stock up on household essentials, despite slight price increases on vegetables, rice, coconuts, and more.

An official welcome ceremony was held at Independence Square this morning to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka and several other ministerial dignitaries participated in the ceremony. Pix by Lahiru Harshan