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Join us for the vibrant Poson Celebration in Kandy, – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website – www.doctorharold.com The arrival of Arahat Mahinda resulted in a significant transformation of Sri Lanka’s religious, cultural, social, and political civilisation in Sri Lanka. Today, we celebrate that change by observing atasil and giving food to people in need. Hello Viewers, Thank you for accessing our channel, where we consistently deliver insights on various topics, particularly health-related issues. Today, we are delving into a topic of great historical significance—a celebration that marks the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka by Mahinda Thero in 236 BC. The heart of the religious festival is the Buddhist monastic complex, perched on the mountain of Mihintale. Here, Arahath Mahinda Thero first preached Buddhism to King Devanampiyatissa of Sri Lanka. Celebrations revolve around Buddhist sites in Anuradhapura, one of the first cities in Sri Lanka to adopt Buddhism, and in ...