There is a huge demand for ready-made lanterns now, especially from office workers, says Kamal who halts his job as a three-wheel driver during the Vesak season and with his family sells lanterns on ...

The sight of the dainty lanterns swaying in the breeze is one we all associate with Vesak and childhood memories of making Vesak kudus are fresh in our minds. Yet, how many of us find time these days ...

Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, has urged the Buddhist community to focus on the sacredness aspect during the ...

A discussion regarding the ‘Buddha Rashmi’ Vesak Festival 2025, jointly organized by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple and ...

Vesak is a Buddhist festival that is usually celebrated in May or early June. It celebrates Buddha’s birthday. For some Buddhists, it also marks his enlightenment, which is when he found out ...