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1 August 2025

Nepali monks roam around the ancient city of Patan in Lalitpur District, Nepal, on August 1, 2025, while observing the Yala Panchadan, the festival of five summer gifts. They perform rituals on the day of Yala Panchadan in Patan of Lalitpur on August 1, 2025. Barefooted monks walk around the ancient town receiving alms and chanting hymns and prayers. This festival is celebrated by Bajrayana Buddhists, especially Shakyas and Bajracharyas, from the Newar community of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Panauti, and Banepa. On this day, people donate based on their capacity--rice, money, and other items. Dipankar Buddhas are kept at various locations, and this festivity has continued for more than 700 years. On this day, Buddhist artifacts are displayed in monasteries and households, and giant idols of Dipankara Buddhas are paraded around town. People worship the Dipankara Buddhas and offer Panchadan--which comprises rice grains, wheat grains, fruit, salt, and money--to alms-seekers. According to legend, the Panchadan festival is celebrated every year since Nepal Sambat 512 (AD 1390).

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1 August 2025

Nepali monks roam around the ancient city of Patan in Lalitpur District, Nepal, on August 1, 2025, while observing the Yala Panchadan, the festival of five summer gifts. They perform rituals on the day of Yala Panchadan in Patan of Lalitpur on August 1, 2025. Barefooted monks walk around the ancient town receiving alms and chanting hymns and prayers. This festival is celebrated by Bajrayana Buddhists, especially Shakyas and Bajracharyas, from the Newar community of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Panauti, and Banepa. On this day, people donate based on their capacity--rice, money, and other items. Dipankar Buddhas are kept at various locations, and this festivity has continued for more than 700 years. On this day, Buddhist artifacts are displayed in monasteries and households, and giant idols of Dipankara Buddhas are paraded around town. People worship the Dipankara Buddhas and offer Panchadan--which comprises rice grains, wheat grains, fruit, salt, and money--to alms-seekers. According to legend, the Panchadan festival is celebrated every year since Nepal Sambat 512 (AD 1390).

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1 August 2025

Nepali monks roam around the ancient city of Patan in Lalitpur District, Nepal, on August 1, 2025, while observing the Yala Panchadan, the festival of five summer gifts. They perform rituals on the day of Yala Panchadan in Patan of Lalitpur on August 1, 2025. Barefooted monks walk around the ancient town receiving alms and chanting hymns and prayers. This festival is celebrated by Bajrayana Buddhists, especially Shakyas and Bajracharyas, from the Newar community of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Panauti, and Banepa. On this day, people donate based on their capacity--rice, money, and other items. Dipankar Buddhas are kept at various locations, and this festivity has continued for more than 700 years. On this day, Buddhist artifacts are displayed in monasteries and households, and giant idols of Dipankara Buddhas are paraded around town. People worship the Dipankara Buddhas and offer Panchadan--which comprises rice grains, wheat grains, fruit, salt, and money--to alms-seekers. According to legend, the Panchadan festival is celebrated every year since Nepal Sambat 512 (AD 1390).

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29 July 2025

A man sits and begs on the red pedestrian bridge Passerelle Saint-Georges over the Saone River, with Eglise Saint-Georges and the Fourviere hill in the background in Lyon, France, on April 9, 2023.

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#12542422

10 July 2025

People offer alms to Thai Buddhist monks to mark Asanha Bucha Day at Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 10, 2025. Faithful participate in making merit on Asanha Bucha Day, the anniversary of the Buddha's first sermon, a day before the Buddhist Lent (Kao Pansa).

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#12542423

10 July 2025

People offer alms to Thai Buddhist monks to mark Asanha Bucha Day at Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 10, 2025. Faithful participate in making merit on Asanha Bucha Day, the anniversary of the Buddha's first sermon, a day before the Buddhist Lent (Kao Pansa).

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#12542426

10 July 2025

People offer alms to Thai Buddhist monks to mark Asanha Bucha Day at Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 10, 2025. Faithful participate in making merit on Asanha Bucha Day, the anniversary of the Buddha's first sermon, a day before the Buddhist Lent (Kao Pansa).

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#12542427

10 July 2025

People offer alms to Thai Buddhist monks to mark Asanha Bucha Day at Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 10, 2025. Faithful participate in making merit on Asanha Bucha Day, the anniversary of the Buddha's first sermon, a day before the Buddhist Lent (Kao Pansa).

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#12542432

10 July 2025

People offer alms to Thai Buddhist monks to mark Asanha Bucha Day at Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 10, 2025. Faithful participate in making merit on Asanha Bucha Day, the anniversary of the Buddha's first sermon, a day before the Buddhist Lent (Kao Pansa).

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#12542435

10 July 2025

People offer alms to Thai Buddhist monks to mark Asanha Bucha Day at Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 10, 2025. Faithful participate in making merit on Asanha Bucha Day, the anniversary of the Buddha's first sermon, a day before the Buddhist Lent (Kao Pansa).

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#12542425

10 July 2025

Thai Buddhist monks receive morning alms to mark Asanha Bucha Day at Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 10, 2025. Faithful join in making merit on Asanha Bucha Day, the anniversary of the Buddha's first sermon, a day before the Buddhist Lent (Kao Pansa).

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#12542429

10 July 2025

Thai Buddhist monks receive morning alms to mark Asanha Bucha Day at Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 10, 2025. Faithful join in making merit on Asanha Bucha Day, the anniversary of the Buddha's first sermon, a day before the Buddhist Lent (Kao Pansa).

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10 July 2025

Thai Buddhist monks receive morning alms to mark Asanha Bucha Day at Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 10, 2025. Faithful join in making merit on Asanha Bucha Day, the anniversary of the Buddha's first sermon, a day before the Buddhist Lent (Kao Pansa).

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#12542431

10 July 2025

Thai Buddhist monks receive morning alms to mark Asanha Bucha Day at Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 10, 2025. Faithful join in making merit on Asanha Bucha Day, the anniversary of the Buddha's first sermon, a day before the Buddhist Lent (Kao Pansa).

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#12542433

10 July 2025

Thai Buddhist monks receive morning alms to mark Asanha Bucha Day at Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 10, 2025. Faithful join in making merit on Asanha Bucha Day, the anniversary of the Buddha's first sermon, a day before the Buddhist Lent (Kao Pansa).

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#12542434

10 July 2025

Thai Buddhist monks receive morning alms to mark Asanha Bucha Day at Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 10, 2025. Faithful join in making merit on Asanha Bucha Day, the anniversary of the Buddha's first sermon, a day before the Buddhist Lent (Kao Pansa).

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