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Vesak, and its Colors

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Vesak, and its Colors, a set on Flickr.

"Vesak" is a religious festival among the Buddhist community around the world, commemorating the Birth, the enlightenment, and the attainment of Nirvana of Lord Buddha, which are believed to have happened on the Full Moon Poya day of Vesak.

Seen here are the colorful decorations done in Colombo, Sri Lanka, mainly at and around the Gangarama Temple.

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