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In Pictures: Vesak Day celebrations in Singapore
A look at how Vesak Day is marked by devotees in Singapore
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May 29, 2018, 02:44 PM
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May 29, 2018, 12:51 PM
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Devotees marking Vesak Day at Thekchen Choling, Singapore’s only 24-hour Tibetan Buddhist temple, on May 29, 2018.
ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
Vesak Day celebrations kicking off at Thekchen Choling, on May 29, 2018.
ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
Devotees practicing the offering of robes at Thekchen Choling on Vesak Day, which falls on May 29, 2018.
ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
A devotee spinning the Giant Mani Wheel at Thekchen Choling on Vesak Day, which falls on May 29, 2018.
ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
A crowd of devotees seen at Tibetan Buddhist temple Thekchen Choling, on Vesak Day, which falls on May 29, 2018.
ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
Devotees offering sweet tea to Buddha at the Shinnyo-en Temple on Vesak Day that falls on May 29, 2018.
ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
Devotees and visitors take part in the Bathing of Prince Siddhartha, at the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, on May 28, 2018.
ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
Devotees visiting the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery ahead of Vesak Day, on May 28, 2018.
PHOTO: REUTERS
Devotees praying ahead of Vesak Day at the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, on May 28, 2018.
PHOTO: REUTERS
A monk blesses a crowd ahead of Vesak Day at the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, on May 28, 2018.
PHOTO: REUTERS
Devotees engaging in prayer at the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, on May 28, 2018, ahead of Vesak Day.
ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
A devotee offers candles ahead of Vesak Day at the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, on May 28, 2018.
PHOTO: REUTERS
Devotees engaging in prayer at the exterior of the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, on May 28, 2018, ahead of Vesak Day.
ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
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