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The Hindu festival of Maha Sivarathri - March 2010

The Hindu festival of Maha Sivarathri, or .The Great Night of Shiva., is celebrated in late February or early March in Hindu homes and temples across the country. This is the most important religious festival of the year for Shaivites, who comprise the majority of Sri Lanka.s Hindus. It is a deeply symbolic occasion: poojas are held at kovils during the day and can be witnessed by visitors, and every Hindu household keeps an all-night vigil. for More ..http://www.srilanka.travel"

Kandy Perahera - July 2010 to August 2010

More than 100 elephants draped in colorful finery will lead thousands of devotees in 10 days of celebration at this year's Kandy Perahera, one of Buddhism's oldest and biggest annual pageant or procession, all happened every year since about 300 AD! For More - http://www.srilankatourism.org/"

Vesak

Starting on 2010-05-27/28 Vesak is the main event in the Buddhists Calendar. The day celebrates Buddhas birth, enlightenment and death. Buddhists swarm the temples, clad in white to offer flowers to Buddha. Beautiful pandals and lanterns which are traditionally made of bamboo, are set up in many places in the country. A visit on Vesak night around the country or cities will be a rewarding experience. (http:///www.srilanka.travel)"