Arahants Sariputta and Mahā Moggallana appointed as
the Chief Disciples of the Buddha.

• First Congregation of over 1000 bhikkhus held at Rajagaha.
• The Buddha recites the Ovāda Pātimokkha – Admonitory
  Stanzas for bhikkhus for their moral conduct.
• When at Cāpāla the Buddha announced his passing away
  and that He will attain parinibbāna in three months.
• First Buddhist Council of 500 Arahants commenced at
  Sattapani caves near Rajagaha to codify the Buddha’s
  teaching – Dhamma and monastic disciplinary rules
  Vinaya presided by Arahant Mahā Kassapa.
• The annual Navam Perahӓra or Procession is held
  in Colombo, with elephants, traditional dancers and
  drummers, carrying the casket of Buddha’s relics