Vesak lights up Colombo: A city in reflection and celebration

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Vesak, the most sacred day for Buddhists in Sri Lanka, marks the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Lord Buddha. Pictured here is Colombo during Vesak yesterday, with streets, building, and temples beautifully decorated with colourful lanterns, lights and thoran, while devotees engaged in religious observances, bakthi gee, and held dansel – Pix by Ruwan Walpola, Kushan Pathiraja,

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