The Poson Week will be held from the 31st of May to 06th June. This was discussed by the Poson Committee headed by Chief Incumbent of the Ruwanweli Chaithyarama temple, the Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera. According to Anuradhapura District Secretary D.P.G. Kumarasiri around two million devotees are expected for this year’s Poson season.

The District Secretary said that the devotees should consider that the environment is sacred and should not pollute it. All institutions concerned have given an assurance to meet all the facilities needed by the devotees. He particularly called on the youth to behave in a disciplined manner within the sacred area.

He said they expected the support of everyone to make the National Poson Festival a success.