Vesak (Pali: Vesākha; Sanskrit: vaiśākha), also known as Buddha Jayanti, [11] Buddha Purnima, [12] Visak Bochea and Buddha Day, is a holiday traditionally observed by Buddhists in South …

World’s first laser vesak Pandol (Thorana) was erected in the Galle Face Green at the Colombo Vesak Zone. The 60 meters tall and 40 meters wide pandol depicted the life story of Lord …

May 19, 2024 · Twelve major Vesak pandols will adorn Colombo for Vesak this year. These pandols are being erected at Maharagama, Kottawa, Homagama, Kiribathgoda, Peliyagoda …

The fundamental concept of a Vesak Pandal is a creatively made, massive structure, decorated with a large number of lights and paintings mounted on a huge supporting structure. This …

May 10, 2017 · The Sri Lankan Vesak Pandal is a structure specifically built to showcase a Buddhist tale. It could be from the life of the Buddha, or a Jataka tale. It is drawn in panels, …

May 26, 2024 · Twelve major Vesak pandols adorn Greater Colombo for Vesak this year. These pandols are at Maharagama, Kottawa, Homagama, Kiribathgoda, Peliyagoda (Nawaloka), …

Each pandol illustrates a story from the 550 ‘Jathaka Katha’ or the 550 Past Life Stories of the Buddha. Sri Lankans young and old gather to make beautiful Vesak koodu(lanterns) a few …

In Vesak Season in electrically lit Vesak pandols called thoranas are erected island wide at public places, being mostly sponsored by donors, religious societies and welfare groups. Each …

May 6, 2012 · To build imposing creations such as Vesak thoran (pandols), the support and team effort of dozens including skilled artisans and electricians are needed. A pandol displays a …

May 2, 2007 · Vesak lanterns and pandols are adding beauty to the celebration in the city. Festive-goers thronged to view lanterns and pandols.