Preparations to commemorate Vesak under tight Health Ministry guidelines, due to the worsening COVID-19 situation in the country were underway over the weekend. Buddhists all over the world commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of the Lord Buddha with religious events. Hanging Vesak lanterns, putting up pandals and lighting traditional oil lamps are some [...]

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Subdued Vesak celebrations once again due to COVID-19

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Preparations to commemorate Vesak under tight Health Ministry guidelines, due to the worsening COVID-19 situation in the country were underway over the weekend.

Buddhists all over the world commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of the Lord Buddha with religious events. Hanging Vesak lanterns, putting up pandals and lighting traditional oil lamps are some of the main customs here. But this year many of these traditions will have to be confined to homes.

Vendors kept Vesak decorations ready for sale in advance this year, but there was less demand. Next week, all temples will be conducting religious events without the participation of people.