Editorial photo #12048356 Religion and Belief

The Annual Nawam Buddhist Procession In Colombo

Participants perform during the annual Nawam Buddhist procession in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 12, 2025. The Nawam Perahera is a Buddhist procession in Colombo, Sri Lanka, that takes place annually during the month of Navam (February). It is one of the largest Buddhist processions in Sri Lanka. (Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12048356
Date taken: 12 February 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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