Today (05) is the full moon day of Vesak Pun which happened on Sambudu Temagula. In addition to Sambudhu Themagula, it is mentioned in Buddhist history that the third time the Buddha visited the sacred site of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka and on the invitation of Lord Sumana Saman, the establishment of the Buddha Siripa on the top of Samanala Kanda also happened on this day.
On the occasion of Vesak festival, Vesak pavilions, cages etc. have been organized in many cities of the island. In addition, 7000 dansals have also been registered, says the Public Health Inspectors Association.