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Staying at home…

All the Buddhist temples across the country were seen deserted on Bak Full Moon Poya Day today due to the curfew imposed islandwide and the social distancing policy in force due to coronavirus pandemic. Pictures show how the Gangarama Temple which is usually filled with devotees on any other Poya Day has become deserted.

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