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A young couple worshipping at Thean Hou Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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A young couple worshipping at Thean Hou Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I was glad both of them came inside the frame of the altar when I clicked the shot.

A young couple worshipping at Thean Hou Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Lalitpur living Godess, part of Kumari tradition, in her throne, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Lalitpur living Godess, part of Kumari tradition, in her throne, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal
This Kumari Devi tradition and the associated ceremonies and rituals seemed similar to the Buddhist Lama tradition but with differences. I managed a click when she looked at me.

Lalitpur living Godess, part of Kumari tradition, in her throne, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal
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A young couple praying for their ancestor spirits, PayaLebar, Singapore

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A young couple praying for their ancestor spirits, PayaLebar, Singapore
The young man hair color was interesting. People offer replica of material wealth to their ancestor spirits too.

A young couple praying for their ancestor spirits, PayaLebar, Singapore
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A woman pouring warm fragrant water over a baby buddha statue as part of the “Bathing of the Buddha” ritual on the Vesak Day celebrations at Bugis, Singapore

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A woman pouring warm fragrant water over a baby buddha statue as part of the "Bathing of the Buddha" ritual on the Vesak Day celebrations at Bugis, Singapore
Interestingly such ritual is common in Hinduism. Vesak Day is also known as Buddha Purnima, a full moon day that marks birth, enlightenment and also death (Final Nirvana) of the Gautama Buddha. Also interesting to see a baby Buddha statue. Both Buddhists and non-Buddhists were performing this ritual.

A woman pouring warm fragrant water over a baby buddha statue as part of the “Bathing of the Buddha” ritual on the Vesak Day celebrations at Bugis, Singapore
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A woman burning incense sticks and joss papers to celebrate the Hungry Ghost (7th month) Festival, Jalan Besar, Singapore

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A woman burning incense sticks and joss papers to celebrate the Hungry Ghost (7th month) Festival, Jalan Besar, Singapore
A woman burning incense sticks and joss papers to celebrate the Hungry Ghost (7th month) Festival, Jalan Besar, Singapore
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People burning joss paper and praying for ancestors by the road side, and Sultan Mosque on the background, Bugis, Singapore

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People burning joss paper and praying for ancestors by the road side, Bugis, Singapore
People burning joss paper and praying for ancestors by the road side, and Sultan Mosque on the background, Bugis, Singapore