Buddhists all over the island observed the Poson Poya, which marked the historic arrival of Buddhism in the country, through Arahath Mahinda Thera in Mihintale, Anuradhapura and other places.

A Paatkuda Pavany was held to mark the annual festival of the Navithan Vely Kannaki Amman temple. The pavany commenced from Veppaiyady Selva Vinayagar Koil and proceeded to the venue with the participation of female devotees chanting Amman Nammam all along the procession.

Special poojas and ritual were held at the Amirthakali Sri Kannaki Amman Koil to mark the annual Kannaki Amman Sadangu. A number of male and female devotees participated in the rural religious ritual.

- By S.Surenthiran

The annual festival of St.Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade, Colombo commenced with the flag hoisting ceremony on June 3. Parish priest Rev.Fr. Jude Fernando conducted the Mass. Devotees from several parts of the country, Catholics as well as those from other faiths, attended the event.