Sri Lanka, June 29 -- The Shraddhabhivandana programme organised by the Hiru Media Network for the Poson Full Moon Poya day takes place today at the historic Tissamaharama Ancient Temple.

Parallel to this, a series of noble religious rituals, including the Hiru Shasanavatharana initiation of children into the monkhood, takes place with the sole objective of ensuring the longevity of the Buddha Sasana.

The "Shraddhabhivandana" great meritorious deed is organised based on a pious concept of the Chairman of the Hiru Media Network, Rayynor Silva, to mark the noble Poson Full Moon Poya day when Buddhism was gifted to Sri Lanka.

Religious offerings take place throughout today at the historic Tissamaharama Ancient Temple.

Furthermore, an asp...