GEORGE TOWN: Wesak Day is usually a lively public holiday with chants by monks and devotees seeking blessings and the lighting of joss sticks and lotus-shaped candles at the temples.
But since temple gates are shut, families are once again observing the celebration at home due to the Covid-19 restrictions.
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Devotion from afar: Goh Chyau Uei praying outside Wat Buppharam Buddhist Temple in Perak Road. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
Keeping faith: Devotees giving a offering at the entrance of Kuching Buddhist Society in Kuching, Sarawak. — Bernama
Staying connected: Buddhist Chief High Priest of Malaysia Datuk K Sri Dhammaratana conducting a ‘Morning Buddha Puja’ while streaming it online at Ti-Ratana Welfare Society, Kuala Lumpur. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
Floral offerings: A Johor Buddhist Mission committee member lighting a candle and floral offering on behalf of devotees at the temple in Ulu Tiram, Johor. — THOMAS YONG/The Star
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