After Poson 2010

I decide to write this article after seeing this photo in Lankadeepa Sinhala Newspaper. "Ruwanweli Seya" is the one of sacred place Buddhists in Sri Lanka as well as abroad. The Pagoda stands for centuries, evidence to rich culture which we inherit due to Buddhism. No doubts pagoda emphasis the greatness of our civilization that exists over 2500 years. Even today we show our rich history to entire world. We proudly say we have rich culture and we obey all the good qualities. Anuradhapura is one of great place which reflects our culture, history, technology and tradition and Ruwanweli Maha Seya is a gem of not only Anuradhapura but also entire Sri Lanka.

The Poson season of every year thousands of piligrims visit Anuradhapura commemorating established of Buddhism in Sri lanka. Every pilgrim doesn't forget to visit "Ruwanweli Maha Seya". It is said more than 1.8 million pilgrims were in Anuradhapura this Poson Poya season. These people stay various public places. This photo evidence how pilgrims fulfill their needs. Of course this is only one place and there would be more places like this. This is great responssibility of pilgrims to leave Sacred places like this as it is. No one can unclean environment of such places. We are a nation who are full with great qualities like gratitute and I sure this is not the way to convey grateful to this Sacred place. At least garbage should be put out of this Sacred place. On the other hand concered officials must provide necessary facilities to pilgrims. However as a result of irresponsible behaviour of all finally Sacred place get uncleaned. As a Buddhists we must be gratful to the sacred places and respect them.