MAD eKs 492 Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 http://i.imgur.com/HCPzTgF.png CELEBRATING VESAK Vesak is celebrated as a Buddhist event in many Buddhist countries. In Sri Lanka, Vesak is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Vesak and it is a two-day national holiday. The celebrations include religious activities such as observing the 8 percepts, listening to religious discussions, meditations, religious rituals in temples, etc. All Buddhists visit the temple dressed in white and make offerings of flowers, light and incense. Temple bells herald the times of rituals and all temples are filled with devotees. During Vesak all Buddhist homes, public space, temples, etc., are illuminated with lanterns, lamps, Pandals (illuminated picture stories) of the life of Buddha and JÄtaka stories, etc., are created all over the island. Religious groups, neighbourhood groups, associations and societies provide Free Alms (Dansel okaie,a) to people. These Free Alms include lunch, dinner, snacks, drinks, ice creams, and various other food types and offered to people. The night of the full moon day in the month of Vesak and the following day people travel to enjoy the lanterns, pandals and other Buddhist creative arts. VEASAK THORANS (LANTERNS) http://www.tourslanka.com/i/a-vesak-lanterns.jpg http://exploresrilanka.lk/wp-content/gallery/2017-05-buddha-rashmi-vesak/IMG_0380_fmt.jpg http://exploresrilanka.lk/wp-content/gallery/2017-05-buddha-rashmi-vesak/IMG_3421_fmt.jpg DANSAL: FREE FOOD AND DRINKS FOR ALL Dansal or alms-giving stalls are another popular sight all over Sri Lanka during Vesak, rendering an immense service to the people. These roadside stalls offer anything from soft drinks, ice cream, coffee, rice and curry to noodles and fruit salad, all free of charge. The food is bought and prepared using donations of money and dry rations from devotees, and everyone is welcome at these stalls. Operating a dansala and providing free food and drink is considered one of the most meritorious acts one can engage in during the Vesak festivities. http://exploresrilanka.lk/wp-content/gallery/2017-05-buddha-rashmi-vesak/AG6K0439_fmt.jpg http://exploresrilanka.lk/wp-content/gallery/2014-06-dansal/13.jpg Hope you guys enjoy the post :smile2: Finny, Walter and JillyJill like this "Everyone Should Deliver Their Best for the World" Link to post Share on other sites
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