Devotees give donations ahead of time to be distributed by temple committees
Updated 5 years ago · Published on 26 May 2021 11:00AM
Wesak is again observed under strict Covid-19 movement controls. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, May 26, 2021
by Sairien Nafis
KUALA LUMPUR – Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death are commemorated again under the movement control order, imposed for the third time amid a surge in Covid-19 infections.
Wesak, which falls today, sees no congregational prayers and gatherings, with temples largely allowing only monks inside.
Nevertheless, the faithful have sent offerings and donations in advance, to be distributed to those in need.
The Vibes photographer SAIRIEN NAFIS was at Wat Meh Liew Thai Buddhist Temple in Jalan Tun Razak and Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields to capture moments of this year’s celebrations. – The Vibes, May 26, 2021
Monks 78-year-old Photanpoh (left) and Apol, 56, making preparations ahead of Wesak at Wat Meh Liew Thai Buddhist Temple in Jalan Tun Razak. – The Vibes pic, May 26, 2021A small number of Buddhists took the opportunity to mark Wesak early at Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields yesterday. – The Vibes pic, May 26, 2021Monk Apol prays for a better, safer Malaysia. – The Vibes pic, May 26, 2021A notice informing devotees that they are not allowed to attend prayers at Buddhist Maha Vihara for Wesak. – The Vibes pic, May 26, 2021A Buddha statue seen at Buddhist Maha Vihara. – The Vibes pic, May 26, 2021Gifts and donations given ahead of Wesak to be distributed by the temple committee to the needy. – The Vibes pic, May 26, 2021Although monks Apol (left) and Photanpoh miss the presence of devotees on Wesak Day this year, they say health and safety are the priority. – The Vibes pic, May 26, 2021Candles ‘sponsored’ by devotees will be lit at temples on the occasion of Wesak. – The Vibes pic, May 26, 2021Wat Meh Liew Thai Buddhist Temple goes without devotees for Wesak, for the second year in a row. – The Vibes pic, May 26, 2021
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