Vesak is a celebration of the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Lord Buddha. The festival, which takes place on the full moon day in May, is one of Sri Lanka’s most visually stunning ...

Whether traditional bamboo and tissue paper or more modern plastic, Vesak lanterns are a sight that gladden the eyes A line of illuminated Vesak lanterns or kudus, even in the humblest home is a sight ...

Kaveesha Fernando and Suvini Hettiarachchi check out the ‘kudu or lantern business’ that comes up at this time of the year Did you make your Vesak lanterns at home last week? Chances are the delicate ...