17/10/2024 07:43 (UTC)

Sri Lankan Buddhist devotees take part in religious observance on full moon day

Kelaniya, Oct 17 (EFE/EPA).- Sri Lankan Buddhist devotees took part on Thursday in a religious observance on a full moon day at a temple in the Kelaniya suburb of Colombo.

Buddhism is the official religion of a South Asian island nation where the majority of the population customarily undertakes religious rituals on full moon days, known as Poya in Sinhala.

On these days, Sri Lankan Buddhists attend temples to perform religious rituals. Shops and businesses are usually closed on Full moon days, and the sale of alcohol and meat is prohibited. (Camera: CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE).

SHOT LIST: SRI LANKAN BUDDHIST DEVOTEES TAKE PART IN A RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE ON A FULL MOON DAY AT A TEMPLE IN THE KELANIYA SUBURB OF COLOMBO, SRI LANKA.

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Date: 17/10/2024 07:40 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Religion and belief » Buddhism
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 88 seconds
Reference: 7001407452
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