RITUAL WASHING RUPANG JELANG WAISAK

Bante Badramurti waters the fragrant water at the rupang Budha when the certified bath ritual (Yi Fo ), in vihara Dharmakirti Palembang, Sumsel, Sunday (7/5). The rupang bath ritual followed by hundreds of Buddhists is believed to be able to purify themselves of sins and remove hats, crusts and courage. ANTARA PHOTO/Feny Selly/ama/17