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eLanka Newsletter – 23rd June 2024 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Celebrating the Life of Prof. Siri Kannangara – Live Stream of the Funeral Ceremony from Waterview Bicentennial Park, Sydney A musical journey back in time. When a music genre can take you back in time. – By Aubrey Joachim Ravi RUDRA – Photos from the ‘Times Collection’ of National Archives Sri Lanka women surge to series triumph in ‘Calypso ‘ style. Surge in the women’s game has given something for fans to cheer.- BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.(eLanka Sports Editor) Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 215 20 06 2024 SUNDAY CHOICE – What does Psalm 139:23 mean? – By Charles Schokman The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2024-6-22 The Significance of Poson Poya Day in Sri Lanka-by Kalani-eLanka The Psychology of Success: Habits of ...

Jun 23, 2024 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , , , ,
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The Significance of Poson Poya Day in Sri Lanka-by Kalani-eLanka Poson Poya Day, celebrated annually in June, is one of the most important Buddhist holidays in Sri Lanka. It commemorates the introduction of Buddhism to the island, an event that has profoundly shaped the nation’s culture, religion, and social structure. Here’s why Poson Poya Day holds such a special place in the hearts of Sri Lankans. The central significance of Poson Poya Day lies in its commemoration of the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. In 247 BCE, Arahant Mahinda, the son of the Indian Emperor Ashoka, traveled to Sri Lanka and introduced Buddhism to King Devanampiya Tissa. This event, which took place at Mihintale near Anuradhapura, is considered a pivotal moment in Sri Lankan history. The conversion of the king and his people to Buddhism marked the beginning of a new era for the island, influencing its spiritual and ...

Jun 22, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , ,
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 {PeteriteNET:583} THE PETERITE RUGBY FIXTURES FOR 2024 (1ST ROUND)    –     – DATE CHANGES in respect of 2 Matches The St. Peter’s vs Kingwood Rugby match which was scheduled for 21st June (Poson Poya day) has been postponed by one day and will now be played on 22nd June (Saturday). The venue has also changed and the match is to be played at Nittawela not at Bogambara. However I’m also advised that there can be last minute changes in venue. The Peterite – Zahira Rugby match which was scheduled to be played on Saturday, 20th July (Essla Poya day), has been advanced to Friday, 19th July. The venue is not changed and will be played at the College grounds. Please take notice accordingly. Algi Wijewickrema On Sun, 12 May 2024 at 06:12, Algi Wijewickrema <algi.wijewickrema@gmail.com> wrote: CORRECTION Apologies – Please note that the Kingswood match is at Bogambara on the Poson poya day ...

Jun 1, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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A important full moon poya day of Buddhists – ‘ Poson ‘ – By Malsha – eLanka Poson Poya Day is an important religious holiday celebrated in Sri Lanka. It commemorates the arrival of Buddhism to the country in the 3rd century BC. Poson Poya is observed on the full moon day in the month of Poson (June), according to the lunar calendar followed in Sri Lanka. On this day, Buddhists in Sri Lanka engage in various religious activities to honor the introduction of Buddhism to the country. One of the significant events associated with Poson Poya is the arrival of Arahat Mahinda, the son of Emperor Ashoka, to Sri Lanka. Arahat Mahinda is believed to have introduced Buddhism to the island by converting King Devanampiya Tissa and his subjects. During Poson Poya, Buddhists visit temples and engage in religious rituals. Many people also participate in pilgrimages to important Buddhist ...

Jun 3, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged , , , , ,
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A wedding ring pawned to buy some bread Queue at a pawn shop. Pic by M.A. Pushpa Kumara Source:Sunday Times Treasured gold jewellery such as wedding rings and children’s panchaudas (protection talismans) were taken to pawn shops this week by scores of desperate people when travel restrictions were lifted after weeks of lockdown. Long queues were seen at pawning centres both in cities and villages. While most women turned away when approached by a reporter, some waiting to enter the shops were vocal about the growing cost of living. Single mother D. Samanthi from Nugegoda said she used to work at a salon but now has no income for the household. ...

Jun 28, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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