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In Pictures: Devotees flock to temples to mark Poson Poya

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Buddhist devotees throughout the island flocked to temples today to mark Poson Full Moon Poya Day. 

These photographs show the historic Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya teeming with devotees as well as Poson celebrations at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple.  

Pix by Indika Handuwala and M.A. Pushpakumara

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