Thadingyut Full Moon Day: Pagodas and temples packed with pilgrims in Nay Pyi Taw

The Abhidhamma Day which falls on the full moon day of Thadingyut is one of the significant days in Buddhism.
Buddhist people residing in all parts of the nation took Sabbath, recited Pathana Desana and Parittas, pay homage to older persons and parents and performed meritorious deeds.
Significant religious edifices such as Upattasanti Pagoda, Maravijaya Buddha Image, Budh Gaya (Nay Pyi Taw), Maha Thakyaranthi Standing Buddha image, Yanaungmyin Shwelethla Pagoda, Dhatucaya Pagoda, Hlaykhwintaung Pagoda, Koekhangyi Pagoda and Lawkayanhnein Pagoda etc. in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area were thronged with religious associations, local people, service personnel and pilgrims from four corners of the nation.
Pilgrims visited the Yadana white elephant shed in the precinct of the pagoda and religious utensil and souvenir shops.