The “Katina Cheewara Poojawa” is an eagerly awaited occasion by Buddhists as it can only be held once a year. During the End of Rainy Season (three-month ) period lay disciples can accumulate merit in various ways. The most important of them is the Katina Cheevara pooja or offering of robes to the Maha Sangha.

The Mahā Sangha (monastic community) of Gautama Supreme Buddha not only develop the greatest virtuous qualities within themselves, but also ease the suffering faced by worldly beings and purify their minds with the noble Dhamma of the Supreme Buddha. The meritorious ceremony of offering the newly constructed monastic residence to the Mahā Sangha… on Saturday …

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