Today is Poson full moon Poya day, the day that commemorates the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka by Arahat Maha Mahinda Thera. Poson commemorates the occasion over 2,000 years ago when Arahat Mahinda, son of Emperor Asoka of India, converted King Devanampiyatissa to Buddhism. The main centre of celebration is Mihintale, the ancient monastic
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