Whether traditional bamboo and tissue paper or more modern plastic, Vesak lanterns are a sight that gladden the eyes A line of illuminated Vesak lanterns or kudus, even in the humblest home is a sight ...

Reduced funds, a lack of sponsors and competition from organised groups mean there will be fewer Vesak pandals and lanterns in Colombo city and its suburbs with small-scale craftsmen driven out to ...

Lanterns are an important integral element of the Vesak Poya festival (Full Moon in May), which is celebrated to mark three important events in the life of Buddha – birth, enlightenment and death.

In Sri Lanka Vesak is one of the biggest year-round celebrations. The full moon poya day of May marks Vesak, the commemoration of Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing away. For Buddhists ...

Seylan Bank recently hosted the Tikiri Vesak lantern competition to harness the creativity and potential of young minds. The event was launched as a digital engagement campaign on Facebook to ...

The Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal has been decorated with lanterns to celebrate Vesak, marking the birth and enlightenment of the Buddha. Quan Am Monastery on Truong Sa Street of Phu Nhuan District has ...

Hillsboro residents might have noticed an unusual sight this week: a 10-foot-tall spinning lantern in front of a downtown home. The house is actually a Buddhist temple that's been a spiritual hub for ...

Thousands gathered in Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the UN Day of Vesak with a glowing lantern ceremony symbolizing compassion and unity. On the evening of May 6, Minister of Ethnic and Religious ...