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SUMMARY:Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day
DESCRIPTION:Duruthu Full Moon Poya commemorates the Buddha's first visit to Sri Lanka at Mahiyangana\, where he brought peace to the island. The day is marked by meditation\, almsgiving\, and the Duruthu Perahera at Kelaniya temple\, making it one of the most important Buddhist festivals of the year. \nWhen is Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day?\nDuruthu Full Moon Poya Day is celebrated in January\, the first full moon of the year. \nThe following is the list of Duruthu 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            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 10\, 2020Friday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 28\, 2021Thursday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 17\, 2022Monday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 06\, 2023Friday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 25\, 2024Thursday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 13\, 2025Monday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 03\, 2026Saturday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 22\, 2027Friday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 12\, 2028Wednesday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 30\, 2029Tuesday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 19\, 2030Saturday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 08\, 2031Wednesday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 27\, 2032Tuesday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 15\, 2033Saturday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 05\, 2034Thursday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 24\, 2035Wednesday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 13\, 2036Sunday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 02\, 2037Friday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 21\, 2038Thursday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 10\, 2039Monday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 29\, 2040Sunday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 02\, 2041Wednesday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 21\, 2042Tuesday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 10\, 2043Saturday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 29\, 2044Friday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 18\, 2045Wednesday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 07\, 2046Sunday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 26\, 2047Saturday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 15\, 2048Wednesday        \n            \n            Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 03\, 2049Sunday        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\nThe History of Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day?\nIn Sri Lanka\, each full moon (Poya) is considered sacred in Theravāda Buddhism\, marking significant events in the Buddha's life. \nDuruthu Poya is the first Poya of the year\, falling in January\, and has one of the most profound historical connections to the island's Buddhist heritage. \nAccording to the Mahavamsa (the Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka)\, the Buddha visited the island during the ninth month after his Enlightenment (around the 6th century BCE). \nHis destination was Mahiyangana\, a region in central Sri Lanka. At that time\, Sri Lanka was inhabited by Yakshas (a tribe believed to be fierce\, powerful beings). Conflicts among them created unrest. \nThe Buddha came to bring peace and harmony to the island. He preached the Dhamma (teachings)\, which calmed the Yakshas and inspired them to embrace non-violence. \nThe visit symbolized the beginning of Sri Lanka's connection to Buddhism\, centuries before its official establishment under King Devanampiya Tissa.
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