Devotees throng Kuantan temple whilst mindful of pandemic SOP

Special occasion: Devotees participating in the bathing of the Buddha ritual at the Pahang Buddhist Association temple.

KUANTAN: Thousands of devotees and visitors from across race and religion thronged the Pahang Buddhist Association temple in Jalan Bukit Ubi here for the Wesak Day festivity for the first time after two years of muted celebration.

A host of activities including the bathing of Buddha statues, an offering session to Triratna, Heart Sutra writing contests, Dharma talks and Buddhist hymns was lined up for the devotees.