Thousands of devotees take part in the Girivalam procession around the Perumalmalai hillock on all full-moon days.

It was given on the full-moon day of Asadha.

Chaitra Purnima (full-moon day) is also considered auspicious.

Back in the rectory, the priest had explained that this was poya, a full-moon day.

It was given on the full-moon day of Asalha Puja.

Local Dol Yatra is held every year on a Purnima (full-moon day).

It was the full-moon day.

Buddhists usually fast on full-moon days and other holidays.

In Buddhism this is considered a sacred full-moon day on which numerous events occurred, such as:

News of a festivity on the approaching full-moon day reaches Kibong, who wishes to attend it with the boy.