Buddha Rashmi National Vesak Festival Gangaramaya 27,28,29,30 April to 01 May 2026

The Buddha Rashmi National Vesak Festival 2026 will be held on April 27,28,29,30 April and 01 May at the Gangarama Temple, Presidential Secretariat and Prime Minister’s Office premises in Colombo.

Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival 2026 at the Gangarama Temple presents a great opportunity to attract tourists and promote the country’s tourism industry.

On May 01, an observance of Sil will be organized at Gangarama Temple, along with various other programs such as decorating the Vesak region with flags, pennants, lanterns, and light bulbs, conducting flower processions, and displaying pandols and lanterns.

The Bakthi Geetha (devotional songs) recital will be held near the main stage of the Presidential Secretariat and the Gangarama Temple while Vesak Dhansal will also be held near the Gangarama Temple and the Presidential Secretariat.

Additionally, in line with the Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival 2026, special attention has been given to conducting religious programs in government schools and state institutions.