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Poson week begins today

This year’s Poson week will begin today and will continue till 18 this month. Many programmes have been organized in Anuradhapura, Atamasthanaya, Mihintale and Thanthirimale sacred places. Anuradhapura District Secretary said that, all the organizers are prepared to provide special facilities for the benefit of the pilgrims to Anuradhapra during this Poson season.

He also said over 200 Dansals will be conducted by various organisations.

The Lake House Aloka Pooja ceremony organised by the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd (ANCL) for the 57th time to mark the advent of Arahat Mahinda Thera, the missionary founder of institutionalised Buddhism in Sri Lanka, will be held at Mihintale on a grand scale from June 15 to 17.

The public is requested to hoist Buddhist flag and decorate all institutions and buildings from the 12th to 18th of this month.

(Daily news)