People pray for spirits of ancestors at Todaiji

People pray for spirits of ancestors at Todaiji

NARA, Japan - People pray before paper lanterns during the "Manto Kuyo-e" memorial service to honor the spirits of ancestors at Todaiji, a Buddhist temple in Japan's ancient capital of Nara, on Aug. 15, 2014.

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