Sri lanka -Today is Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day - 10-12-2011

Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day
Posted on 10 December 2011.

Today is the Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day.

This Poya Day is significant as Arahat Sanghamitta brought a sapling of the southern bough of the Sri Maha Bodhi to Sri Lanka. The order of Bhikkunis initiated on such a day. 2 thousand 316 years have passed since the southern bough of the Sri Maha Bodhi was brought to Sri Lanka. According to History the Sri Maha Bodhi was brought from Buddhagaya to Dambakola Patuna in the Jaffna peninsula. It had been brought to Anuradhapura in a procession led by King Devanampiyatissa. The Buddhist history says that 500 ladies including Queen Anula entered the order to start the Bhikkuni Sasana in the country.

Meanwhile religious observances were held in Buddhist temples throughout the country. The customary Poya day Dhamma sermon was held at the Temple Trees. It was the 93rd of the series of Dhamma sermons to be held. Mrs. Anula Yapa Jayaratne, Ministers and Parliamentarians participated in the occasion. Ven. Panakave Pemeratana Thera delivered the Dhamma sermon. Meanwhile the 'Savanak Ras' programme of the ITN was held at the Bellanwila Raja Maha Vihare where a number of religious programmes were held. A large number of people also observed Sil.

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