Full moon poya day falls today

Friday, 01 May 2026 - 7:15

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The Hiru Seela Paramitha programme, organised by the Hiru Media Network to mark the Full Moon Poya day, is currently being held at the Weligama Agrabodhi Rajamaha Viharaya.

Hiru Seela Paramitha commenced with devotees observing the eight precepts under the guidance of the Chief Incumbent of the Weligama Agrabodhi Rajamaha Vihara Pirivena, Venerable Agalakada Vijithadhamma Thera.

The Poya Dhamma sermon is scheduled to be delivered at 7:30 am by Royal Pandit, Ven. Vathuravila Sujatha Thera.

Furthermore, the Ama Sisila Dhamma discussion begins at 8:30 am with the participation of the Chief Incumbent of the Weligama Agrabodhi Viharaya and Chief Sanghanayaka of Southern Sri Lanka, Professor Ven. Midigama Soratha Thera, and Professor Pradeep Weerasinghe.

The poetic Dhamma sermon is scheduled to be delivered at 11:00 am by poetic expert Ven. Mampitiye Sirisumana Thera.


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