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A man paints puppets to be included in illuminated panels illustrating episodes from the life of Buddha, ahead of Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo May 22, 2013. Vesak, which is celebrated on May 24 and 25 in Sri Lanka, commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyana
A worker rests on a ladder in front of lotus lanterns, that have been tagged with prayer petitions and names, in preparation for the upcoming birthday of Buddha at Jogye temple in Seoul, May 16, 2013. Buddha's birthday is celebrated on May 17 in South Korea. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji (SOUTH KOREA - Tags
A woman prays under lotus lanterns, that have been tagged with prayer petitions and names, in preparation for the upcoming birthday of Buddha at Jogye temple in Seoul May 16, 2013. Buddha's birthday is celebrated on May 17 in South Korea. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji (SOUTH KOREA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)
A worker attaches prayer petitions, with names written on cards, to lotus lanterns in preparation for the upcoming birthday of Buddha at Jogye temple in Seoul, May 16, 2013. Buddha's birthday is celebrated on May 17 in South Korea. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji (SOUTH KOREA - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE
