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Young Buddhist monks light candles at the bottom of a giant statue of Buddha on the eve of Buddha Purnima, a holiday traditionnally celebrated for Buddha's birthday also known as Vesak celebrations, in Bhopal on 17 May, 2019. Buddhists are preparing to celebrate Vesak, which commemorates the birth of Buddha, his attaining enlightenment and his passing away on the full moon day of May which falls on May 18 this year. (Photo by Gagan Nayar/AFP Photo)
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