Vesak Festival

The above picture is of Vesak. Vesak is a very prominent Buddhist festival in Sri Lanka. The month of May sees the grand celebration of this significant Vesak festival in Buddhism in Sri Lanka as well as for the Buddhist all over the globe. Vesak fest is Celebrated with honour and devotion, this full moon day marks the birth, illumination and salvation of Lord Buddha. On the day of Vesak festival, The people of Sri Lanka decorate their houses with the unique Vesak lanterns and other electric lights apart from going to the worship places to say prayers. The towns and cities are enveloped with temporary tents with sparkling lighting arrangements with a free meal service. As a traveller you can have a real good time being a part of this signature Vesak festival of Sri Lanka. Traveleing during Vesak fest in Sri Lanka will allow you to have a close view of the life of the locals.