Buddhist statues in Thailand splashed with water as Songkran New Year festival starts
Locals, tourists and others visited the Wat Arun temple in the capital Bangkok to pour water on Buddha images in an act that symbolises cleansing, reverence and good fortune.
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Saturday, 15 March 2025
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