Unduvap Full Moon Poya
Unduvap Full Moon Poya is a Sri Lankan Buddhist observance linked to Sangamitta Theri and the sacred Bodhi tree tradition.
About Unduvap Full Moon Poya
Unduvap Full Moon Poya is a Buddhist observance associated with the full moon of Unduvap, the ninth month in the Sinhalese calendar. It is especially important in Sri Lankan Buddhist tradition and usually falls in December in the Gregorian calendar. The day is linked to the arrival of Sangamitta Theri and the bringing of a sapling from the sacred Bodhi tree to Sri Lanka.
Significance
The observance is significant for its connection to the establishment and development of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It recalls both the arrival of Sangamitta Theri and the role of the Bodhi tree in Buddhist memory. Unduvap Full Moon Poya also closes the annual cycle of full moon observances in the Sri Lankan Buddhist calendar.
Dates by Year
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 4 | Friday |
| 2027 | December 23 | Thursday |
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