Hundreds of Buddhists gathered to celebrate Vesak at a temple in the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo. Vesak marks the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha and is celebrated by devotees in many parts of Asia. Elsewhere in Colombo, colorful lanterns are lit in the streets in honor of Buddha.
Hundreds of Buddhists gathered to celebrate Vesak at a temple in the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo. Vesak marks the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha and is celebrated by devotees in many parts of Asia. Elsewhere in Colombo, colorful lanterns are lit in the streets in honor of Buddha.
