Ashirwada Bodhi Puja - А¶†а·ѓа·’а¶»а·ља·ђа·џа¶ї - А¶¶а·ќа¶°а·’ А¶ґа·”а¶ўа·џ
The (ආශිර්වාද බෝධි පූජා) is a sacred Sri Lankan Buddhist ritual performed to invoke blessings, protection, and healing through the veneration of the Bodhi tree . It is a form of Bodhi Puja specifically focused on "Ashirwada" (blessings) to prevent misfortune and gain strength for facing life's challenges. Core Components of the Puja
: Offering beverages and medicinal items in the evening.
The ritual typically involves several key elements aimed at merit-acquisition and spiritual well-being:
: Usually coconut oil lamps (Pahan Puja) to dispel the "darkness of ignorance".