A beautiful island country Srilanka has a so much diversity, tradition and culture that t all put together they make Srilanka a land of tranquility and peace. Religion, culture, traditions, etiquette so on and so forth all play an integral role in the existence of Srilanka’s multifaceted aspects.
With languages like Tamil, Sinhalese, English spoken, a republic government serving as governing body, existence of religions like Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and other so on and so forth all make Srilanka a diverse country.
Sri Lanka festivals and celebrations
Srilanka follows Buddhism as a religion. The teachings of Buddha have been practiced on this island since ancient time. However with Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and other religions existence Srilanka celebrates different festival s.
- In the month of January the Durutha full moon Poya Day is celebrated in honor of the first visit made by Lord Buddha in Srilanka
- In the month of January itself Tamil Thai Pongal Day is celebrated too
- The Sinhala and Tamil New year is a large festival event celebrated in Srilanka. The festival is celebrated in the month of April when the sun moves from teh house of Pisces to house of Aries. The festival calls for wearing of absolutely clean clothes.
- In the month of February the Navam Full moon Poya day is celebrated. This is when Buddha proclaimed the ethical precepts for the younger Buddhist monks.
- In the month of different celebrations from different religions are celebrated by different communities- Milad-Un-Nabi, Maha Shivarathri Day, Medin Full Moon Poya day, Good Friday so on and so forth
- In the month of April besides Sinhala and Tamil new year Day, Bak full moon Poya day is also celebrated commemorating Buddha’s second visit to the country
- In the month of May Srilanka too celebrates and respects labor day followed by Vesak full Moon Poya Day,
- In the month of June celebrations of Poson Full Moon Poya day commemorating the start of Buddhism in Srilanka
- In July the Esala full moon day is celebrated to remember the first sermon that was delivered
- In August the Nikini Full Moon day poya is celebrated as the first convocation conducted by Buddha
Id Ul Fitr, Divali, Christmas and more Poya celebrations make for the festive celebrations in Srilanka.
Srilanka’s culture is formed on the religions that exist. The Buddhist community observes poya Days following the Lunar Calendar for their celebration every month. Srilanka has several Buddhist temples, Hindu temple, Catholic Church, Protestant heritage monuments and varied religious institutions. Adams Peak is one such terrain where you can see a fine example of religious harmony. Adams Peak is also known as the Sri Pada (sacred foot) holding significant importance to the Christians, Hindus and Buddhist believers. Srilanka’s oneness despite its religious diversity, its festivals simples and calming, its people and their faith and belief system all make Srilanka a well celebrated land.
