Vesak is the main Buddhist religious festival celebrated in the country. It marks the triple anniversary of Lord Buddha - birth, Enlightenment and his passing away into Nirvana and the Buddhists engage themselves in religious activities. Colourful bamboo-framed lanterns are decorated at homes and radiant displays decorate the streets of most towns. Visit Bhauddoloka Mawatha, one of the main street in Colombo, to witness the full magnificence of this lustrous spectacle.