VESAK FESTIVAL

 VESAK FESTIVAL

Vesak is a Sri Lankan religious and cultural event. It is observed on the full moon day in the month of May.Vesak Day is one of the most important Buddhist holidays, and it is observed by Buddhists all around the world. On this day, Buddhists commemorate the significant events in the life of Lord Buddha. 

The birth of Siddhartha Gautama took place in Lumbini, Nepal, under the lumbini tree where queen Mahamaya gave birth to him.Siddharta Gautam's supreme attainment as the Buddha, the Enlightened One, was the second event. Lord Buddha's Parinibbana was the third event.Many temples get filled with devotees and pilgrims all over the country to mark this great event. In temples Buddhists worship, offer flowers, light lamps and burn incense.

Buddhists generally wear a white dress and go to the temple and participate in the traditional ceremonies. Many of them spend the whole day in the temple and reaffirm their determination to follow the teachings of Buddha.