Duruthu Full Moon Poya day – By Malsha – eLanka
Duruthu is the month of January in the Sinhala system. The first full moon day of the year is Duruthu Poya. The special event that led to each Poya day is revealed through the character of Buddha.This article presents information about the importance of Duruthu Poya.
- Lord Buddha visited Mahiyangana in Lanka for the first time and solved the problem of the yaksha and naga tribes.
- On that day god Sumanasaman heard Dharma from Lord Buddha and became sovan.
- On that day, Lord Buddha gave the hair relics to Lord Sumanasaman.
- Lord Buddha preached the Dhamma to three Jatilas and other Jatilas on a duruthu day.
- On the invitation of King Bimbisara, Lord Buddha has come to Rajagahanuwara from Uruvela dhanauwa.
- The Veluvanaramaya built by King Bimbisara was offered to the Lord Buddha and the Sangha on a This poya day.
- Annual processions of the Kalani temple are held on Duruthu Poya days.
