Worship at 'Nagadipa', Sri Lanka.

The order of worship in a Teravada Buddhist temple is first the 'Chathya' containing the holy relics. Next the sacred 'Bo' Tree under which the Sakyamuni attained Buddhahood and lastly the statue of Lord Buddha.

The 'Chaithya' - 'Saaririka'

The sacred 'Bo Tree' - 'Paaribhogika'

The image representing Lord Buddha - 'Uddhesika'

Worshippers at a village 'Pansala' on full moon day (5/8/2009), Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

In the village 'Pansalas' of Sri Lanka, full moon Poya days have a large attendance of devotees. The last Poya was a special occassion. I took this picture at a Pansala in Avissawella.