Pandals that light up Vesak…

May 18, 2011

In addition to the multicolored light bulbs and lanterns that lit up every street and corner of Sri Lanka yesterday (May 17) a variety of pandals were also displayed for the public in various part of the country. Vesak thorang pandals are set up during the Vesak festival, with illuminated panels illustrated with episodes from the life of the Gautama Buddha. Click to view more pictures. (Pix by Eranga Perera)

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