FeaturesThere are four significant events associated with Buddhism on Navam Poya, which falls on Friday, February 10. Budha appointed his two Chief Disciples Sariputta and Moggallana on a Navam Poya. _____________________________________________________________________________________________By Udumbara UdugamaThere are four significant events associated with Buddhism on Navam Poya, which falls on Friday, February 10. Budha appointed his two Chief Disciples Sariputta and Moggallana on a Navam Poya. The first Sangha Sammelanaya, the first congregation of the Sangha of more than 1000 monks was held on a Navam Poya.

Source: Sunday Times February 10, 2017 11:03 UTC