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SUMMARY:Bak Full Moon Poya Day
DESCRIPTION:Bak Full Moon Poya commemorates the Buddha's second visit to Sri Lanka in the 5th year after Enlightenment\, when he settled a war between Naga kings Chulodara and Mahodara at Nagadipa. The event\, recorded in the Mahavamsa\, symbolizes peace and the Buddha's role as peacemaker. \nWhen is Bak Full Moon Poya Day?\nBak Full Moon Poya Day is celebrated on the full moon in April. \nThe following is the list of Bak Full Moon Poya Day from 2020 to 2049. \n   \n\n                \n                \n                            \n                            \n                            \n                    \n        \n\n                                                        HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n        \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 07\, 2020Tuesday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 26\, 2021Monday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 16\, 2022Saturday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 05\, 2023Wednesday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 23\, 2024Tuesday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 12\, 2025Saturday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 01\, 2026Wednesday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 20\, 2027Tuesday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 24\, 2028Monday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 13\, 2029Friday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 02\, 2030Tuesday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 21\, 2031Monday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 09\, 2032Friday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 28\, 2033Thursday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 18\, 2034Tuesday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 22\, 2035Sunday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 25\, 2036Friday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 14\, 2037Tuesday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 13\, 2038Tuesday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 22\, 2039Friday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 11\, 2040Wednesday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 30\, 2041Tuesday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 19\, 2042Saturday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 09\, 2043Thursday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 06\, 2045Thursday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 06\, 2046Friday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 25\, 2047Thursday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 13\, 2048Monday        \n            \n            Bak Full Moon Poya DayApr 02\, 2049Friday        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\nThe History of Bak Full Moon Poya Day?\nBak Full Moon Poya Day is one of the most historically significant\, tied to the Buddha's direct visits to the island. \nAccording to the Mahavamsa (the Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka)\, the Buddha made his second visit to the island on a Bak Full Moon Poya\, in the fifth year after Enlightenment. The visit was to Nagadipa (present-day Jaffna Peninsula in northern Sri Lanka). \nTwo Naga kings\, Chulodara and Mahodara\, were preparing for war over a gem-studded throne\, gifted to Chulodara by his father and claimed by Mahodara. Their armies gathered for battle\, threatening destruction and bloodshed. \nThe Buddha appeared at Nagadipa\, radiating compassion and wisdom. Through his sermon (Dhamma Desana)\, he taught the futility of hatred and the value of peace and harmony. The kings and their followers were moved\, renounced their anger\, and reconciled. \nThe event highlights the Buddha's role as a peacemaker and teacher of non-violence. It established Sri Lanka as a land touched directly by the Buddha\, reinforcing the island's sacred Buddhist heritage. \nThe story reflects central Buddhist values: hatred is not overcome by hatred\, but by love and compassion.
URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/bak-full-moon-poya-day/
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SUMMARY:Sinhala and Tamil New Year
DESCRIPTION:The Sinhala and Tamil New Year marks the solar new year and the end of the harvest season in Sri Lanka. It symbolizes prosperity\, renewal and cultural unity across Sinhalese Buddhists and Tamil Hindus. \nWhen is Sinhala and Tamil New Year?\nSinhala and Tamil New Year is celebrated on April 13 or 14. \nThe following is the list of Sinhala and Tamil New Year from 2020 to 2049. \n   \n\n                \n                \n                            \n                            \n                            \n                    \n        \n\n                                                        HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n        \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 13\, 2020Monday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2021Wednesday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2022Thursday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2023Friday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 13\, 2024Saturday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2025Monday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2026Tuesday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2027Wednesday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2028Friday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2029Saturday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2030Sunday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2031Monday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2032Wednesday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2033Thursday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2034Friday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2035Saturday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2036Monday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2037Tuesday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2038Wednesday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 13\, 2039Wednesday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2040Saturday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2041Sunday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2042Monday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2043Tuesday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 13\, 2044Wednesday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2045Friday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2046Saturday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2047Sunday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2048Tuesday        \n            \n            Sinhala and Tamil New YearApr 14\, 2049Wednesday        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\nThe History of Sinhala and Tamil New Year?\nThe festival has roots in South Asian agrarian traditions\, shared across Hindu and Buddhist cultures. \nFor the Sinhalese Buddhists\, the New Year (Aluth Avurudu) blends astrology\, harvest rituals and Buddhist customs. Ancient chronicles like the Mahavamsa mention royal ceremonies and harvest festivals tied to the sun and agriculture. Over time\, Buddhist values of generosity\, peace and renewal were woven into the festival. \nFor Sri Lankan Tamils\, the New Year (Puthandu) is rooted in Hindu astrology and mythology. It is associated with Surya (the Sun God) and the cycle of cosmic renewal. The day is considered highly auspicious\, beginning with Kanni (looking at lucky items first thing in the morning). \nAlthough the Sinhalese and Tamils have distinct rituals\, the timing of the New Year is the same\, tied to solar movements. This overlap made the April New Year a shared cultural festival for centuries. \nWith colonial rule (Portuguese\, Dutch\, British)\, many cultural traditions were suppressed or sidelined\, but the April New Year survived as a people's festival. \nAfter independence in 1948\, it gained stronger recognition as a national holiday\, symbolizing Sri Lanka's unity in diversity. Today\, it is one of the country's most widely celebrated festivals.
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