Monks (from left) Dhammawansha, Gnanalankara and Sucitta cleaning a statue of Buddha at the Mahindrama Buddhist Temple in George Town. Chief monk Venerable Elgiriye Indaratana Maha Thero says there will be no gatherings or chanting sessions this Wesak Day. ‘The most important thing is to commemorate Buddha in our hearts.’
GEORGE TOWN: Devotees will have to mark Wesak Day at home this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic but it is no less meaningful or religious.
Housewife Ally Lim will be offering prayers to Lord Buddha at home for the first time.
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