The festival is also known as Ashwini Purnima that marks the conclusion of the three-month-long seclusion of monks inside their monasteries for self-edification and atonement of their defilement. The Purnima was celebrated in all monasteries, respective offices of the religious organizations and educational institutions through daylong programs. In the city, the main religious congregations were held at Dharmarajik Bouddha Bihar, International Bouddha Temple, Kalachandpur Bouddha Bihar, Uttara Bouddha Bihar, Adibashi Bouddha Temple in Mirpur and Ashulia Maithree Bhabona Kendra. In Chittagong, the religious congregations were held at different temples, including Nandankanan Buddhist Temple, Katalganj Nabapandit Vihar, Shakkymuni Mohasashan Bouddha Vihar at Agrabad, Purnachar International Buddhists Monastery at Devpahar and Sarbajanin Bouddha Vihar at Momin road. Special prayers were held in all monasteries seeking peace and prosperity of the nation as well as global peace.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 13, 2019 14:26 UTC