Celebrating Buddha

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Updated On Mar 07, 2012 08:35 pm IST

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Thai Buddhist devotees hold flowers and candles as they walk around a statue of Buddha on the occasion of Makha Bucha Day, at a temple in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwa. The Makha Bucha festival is observed in Thailand on the full moon of the third lunar month and commemorates the day when 1,250 monks gathered to be ordained by Buddha. AFP Photo/ Madaree Tohlala

Updated on Mar 07, 2012 08:35 pm IST

Thai Buddhist devotees hold flowers and candles as they walk around a statue of Buddha on the occasion of Makha Bucha Day, at a temple in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwa. The Makha Bucha festival is observed in Thailand on the full moon of the third lunar month and commemorates the day when 1,250 monks gathered to be ordained by Buddha. AFP Photo/ Madaree Tohlala

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Thai Buddhist monks hold candles and flowers as they lead devotees around a statue of Buddha on the occasion of Makha Bucha Day, at a temple in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat. The Makha Bucha festival is observed in Thailand on the full moon of the third lunar month and commemorates the day when 1,250 monks gathered to be ordained by Buddha. AFP Photo/ Madaree Tohlala

Updated on Mar 07, 2012 08:35 pm IST

Thai Buddhist monks hold candles and flowers as they lead devotees around a statue of Buddha on the occasion of Makha Bucha Day, at a temple in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat. The Makha Bucha festival is observed in Thailand on the full moon of the third lunar month and commemorates the day when 1,250 monks gathered to be ordained by Buddha. AFP Photo/ Madaree Tohlala

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Thai Buddhist monks join hands in prayer on the occasion of Makha Bucha Day in Thailand' southern province of Narathiwat. The Makha Bucha festival is observed in Thailand on the full moon of the third lunar month and commemorates the day when 1,250 monks gathered to be ordained by the Buddha. AFP Photo/ Madaree Tohlala

Updated on Mar 07, 2012 08:35 pm IST

Thai Buddhist monks join hands in prayer on the occasion of Makha Bucha Day in Thailand' southern province of Narathiwat. The Makha Bucha festival is observed in Thailand on the full moon of the third lunar month and commemorates the day when 1,250 monks gathered to be ordained by the Buddha. AFP Photo/ Madaree Tohlala

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Thai Buddhist devotees perform rituals on the occasion of Makha Bucha Day, at a temple in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat. The Makha Bucha festival is observed in Thailand on the full moon of the third lunar month and commemorates the day when 1,250 monks gathered to be ordained by Buddha. AFP Photo/ Madaree Tohlala

Updated on Mar 07, 2012 08:35 pm IST

Thai Buddhist devotees perform rituals on the occasion of Makha Bucha Day, at a temple in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat. The Makha Bucha festival is observed in Thailand on the full moon of the third lunar month and commemorates the day when 1,250 monks gathered to be ordained by Buddha. AFP Photo/ Madaree Tohlala

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Thais gather near a giant Buddha statue during Makha Bucha Day at a temple in Ang Thong province, 100 km (62 miles) north of Bangkok. Makha Bucha Day honours Buddha and his teachings, and falls on the full moon day of the third lunar month. Reuters/Chaiwat Subprasom

Updated on Mar 07, 2012 08:35 pm IST

Thais gather near a giant Buddha statue during Makha Bucha Day at a temple in Ang Thong province, 100 km (62 miles) north of Bangkok. Makha Bucha Day honours Buddha and his teachings, and falls on the full moon day of the third lunar month. Reuters/Chaiwat Subprasom

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Thais gather near a giant Buddha statue during Makha Bucha Day at a temple in Ang Thong province, 100 km (62 miles) north of Bangkok Makha Bucha Day honours Buddha and his teachings, and falls on the full moon day of the third lunar month. Reuters/Chaiwat Subprasom

Updated on Mar 07, 2012 08:35 pm IST

Thais gather near a giant Buddha statue during Makha Bucha Day at a temple in Ang Thong province, 100 km (62 miles) north of Bangkok Makha Bucha Day honours Buddha and his teachings, and falls on the full moon day of the third lunar month. Reuters/Chaiwat Subprasom

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