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Sheikh ul Alam Posthumous Ceremony - India

Devotees gather at Charar-e-Sharief to take part in the Poshakbandi ceremony, where the grave of Sheikh-ul-Alam is adorned with a new cloth. Sheikh ul Alam, also known as Nund Rishi, was a 14th-century Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet who preached peace, simplicity, and harmony between religions. He is the founder of the Rishi order and is regarded as the patron saint of Kashmir. on October 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sheikh ul Alam Posthumous Ceremony - India

Devotees gather at Charar-e-Sharief to take part in the Poshakbandi ceremony, where the grave of Sheikh-ul-Alam is adorned with a new cloth. Sheikh ul Alam, also known as Nund Rishi, was a 14th-century Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet who preached peace, simplicity, and harmony between religions. He is the founder of the Rishi order and is regarded as the patron saint of Kashmir. on October 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sheikh ul Alam Posthumous Ceremony - India

Devotees gather at Charar-e-Sharief to take part in the Poshakbandi ceremony, where the grave of Sheikh-ul-Alam is adorned with a new cloth. Sheikh ul Alam, also known as Nund Rishi, was a 14th-century Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet who preached peace, simplicity, and harmony between religions. He is the founder of the Rishi order and is regarded as the patron saint of Kashmir. on October 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sheikh ul Alam Posthumous Ceremony - India

Devotees gather at Charar-e-Sharief to take part in the Poshakbandi ceremony, where the grave of Sheikh-ul-Alam is adorned with a new cloth. Sheikh ul Alam, also known as Nund Rishi, was a 14th-century Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet who preached peace, simplicity, and harmony between religions. He is the founder of the Rishi order and is regarded as the patron saint of Kashmir. on October 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sheikh ul Alam Posthumous Ceremony - India

Devotees gather at Charar-e-Sharief to take part in the Poshakbandi ceremony, where the grave of Sheikh-ul-Alam is adorned with a new cloth. Sheikh ul Alam, also known as Nund Rishi, was a 14th-century Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet who preached peace, simplicity, and harmony between religions. He is the founder of the Rishi order and is regarded as the patron saint of Kashmir. on October 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sheikh ul Alam Posthumous Ceremony - India

Devotees gather at Charar-e-Sharief to take part in the Poshakbandi ceremony, where the grave of Sheikh-ul-Alam is adorned with a new cloth. Sheikh ul Alam, also known as Nund Rishi, was a 14th-century Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet who preached peace, simplicity, and harmony between religions. He is the founder of the Rishi order and is regarded as the patron saint of Kashmir. on October 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sheikh ul Alam Posthumous Ceremony - India

Devotees gather at Charar-e-Sharief to take part in the Poshakbandi ceremony, where the grave of Sheikh-ul-Alam is adorned with a new cloth. Sheikh ul Alam, also known as Nund Rishi, was a 14th-century Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet who preached peace, simplicity, and harmony between religions. He is the founder of the Rishi order and is regarded as the patron saint of Kashmir. on October 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sheikh ul Alam Posthumous Ceremony - India

Devotees gather at Charar-e-Sharief to take part in the Poshakbandi ceremony, where the grave of Sheikh-ul-Alam is adorned with a new cloth. Sheikh ul Alam, also known as Nund Rishi, was a 14th-century Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet who preached peace, simplicity, and harmony between religions. He is the founder of the Rishi order and is regarded as the patron saint of Kashmir. on October 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sheikh ul Alam Posthumous Ceremony - India

Devotees gather at Charar-e-Sharief to take part in the Poshakbandi ceremony, where the grave of Sheikh-ul-Alam is adorned with a new cloth. Sheikh ul Alam, also known as Nund Rishi, was a 14th-century Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet who preached peace, simplicity, and harmony between religions. He is the founder of the Rishi order and is regarded as the patron saint of Kashmir. on October 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sheikh ul Alam Posthumous Ceremony - India

Devotees gather at Charar-e-Sharief to take part in the Poshakbandi ceremony, where the grave of Sheikh-ul-Alam is adorned with a new cloth. Sheikh ul Alam, also known as Nund Rishi, was a 14th-century Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet who preached peace, simplicity, and harmony between religions. He is the founder of the Rishi order and is regarded as the patron saint of Kashmir. on October 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sheikh ul Alam Posthumous Ceremony - India

Devotees gather at Charar-e-Sharief to take part in the Poshakbandi ceremony, where the grave of Sheikh-ul-Alam is adorned with a new cloth. Sheikh ul Alam, also known as Nund Rishi, was a 14th-century Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet who preached peace, simplicity, and harmony between religions. He is the founder of the Rishi order and is regarded as the patron saint of Kashmir. on October 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sheikh ul Alam Posthumous Ceremony - India

Devotees gather at Charar-e-Sharief to take part in the Poshakbandi ceremony, where the grave of Sheikh-ul-Alam is adorned with a new cloth. Sheikh ul Alam, also known as Nund Rishi, was a 14th-century Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet who preached peace, simplicity, and harmony between religions. He is the founder of the Rishi order and is regarded as the patron saint of Kashmir. on October 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sheikh ul Alam Posthumous Ceremony - India

Devotees gather at Charar-e-Sharief to take part in the Poshakbandi ceremony, where the grave of Sheikh-ul-Alam is adorned with a new cloth. Sheikh ul Alam, also known as Nund Rishi, was a 14th-century Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet who preached peace, simplicity, and harmony between religions. He is the founder of the Rishi order and is regarded as the patron saint of Kashmir. on October 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sheikh ul Alam Posthumous Ceremony - India

Devotees gather at Charar-e-Sharief to take part in the Poshakbandi ceremony, where the grave of Sheikh-ul-Alam is adorned with a new cloth. Sheikh ul Alam, also known as Nund Rishi, was a 14th-century Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet who preached peace, simplicity, and harmony between religions. He is the founder of the Rishi order and is regarded as the patron saint of Kashmir. on October 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV at Jubilee Event - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV delivers his address during a Prayer Vigil on the occasion of the Jubilee of Consolation in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican September 15, 2025. Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV at Jubilee Event - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Prayer Vigil on the occasion of the Jubilee of Consolation in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican September 15, 2025. Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV at Jubilee Event - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV delivers his address during a Prayer Vigil on the occasion of the Jubilee of Consolation in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican September 15, 2025. Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV at Jubilee Event - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV prays during a Prayer Vigil on the occasion of the Jubilee of Consolation in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican September 15, 2025. Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV at Jubilee Event - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV prays during a Prayer Vigil on the occasion of the Jubilee of Consolation in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican September 15, 2025. Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV at Jubilee Event - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Prayer Vigil on the occasion of the Jubilee of Consolation in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican September 15, 2025. Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV at Jubilee Event - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Prayer Vigil on the occasion of the Jubilee of Consolation in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican September 15, 2025. Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rabi Ul Awal Prayers Held In Srinagar - India

Kashmiri Muslims offer special prayers, known locally as Khoja Digar, outside the shrine of Khawaja Naqshband Sahib in the old city of Srinagar on the 3rd day of Rabi-ul-Awal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. Thousands of devotees from across the Kashmir Valley gathered to participate in the annual religious congregation held in honor of the revered Sufi saint. August 28, 2025. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rabi Ul Awal Prayers Held In Srinagar - India

Kashmiri Muslims offer special prayers, known locally as Khoja Digar, outside the shrine of Khawaja Naqshband Sahib in the old city of Srinagar on the 3rd day of Rabi-ul-Awal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. Thousands of devotees from across the Kashmir Valley gathered to participate in the annual religious congregation held in honor of the revered Sufi saint. August 28, 2025. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rabi Ul Awal Prayers Held In Srinagar - India

Kashmiri Muslims offer special prayers, known locally as Khoja Digar, outside the shrine of Khawaja Naqshband Sahib in the old city of Srinagar on the 3rd day of Rabi-ul-Awal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. Thousands of devotees from across the Kashmir Valley gathered to participate in the annual religious congregation held in honor of the revered Sufi saint. August 28, 2025. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rabi Ul Awal Prayers Held In Srinagar - India

Kashmiri Muslims offer special prayers, known locally as Khoja Digar, outside the shrine of Khawaja Naqshband Sahib in the old city of Srinagar on the 3rd day of Rabi-ul-Awal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. Thousands of devotees from across the Kashmir Valley gathered to participate in the annual religious congregation held in honor of the revered Sufi saint. August 28, 2025. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rabi Ul Awal Prayers Held In Srinagar - India

Kashmiri Muslims offer special prayers, known locally as Khoja Digar, outside the shrine of Khawaja Naqshband Sahib in the old city of Srinagar on the 3rd day of Rabi-ul-Awal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. Thousands of devotees from across the Kashmir Valley gathered to participate in the annual religious congregation held in honor of the revered Sufi saint. August 28, 2025. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rabi Ul Awal Prayers Held In Srinagar - India

Kashmiri Muslims offer special prayers, known locally as Khoja Digar, outside the shrine of Khawaja Naqshband Sahib in the old city of Srinagar on the 3rd day of Rabi-ul-Awal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. Thousands of devotees from across the Kashmir Valley gathered to participate in the annual religious congregation held in honor of the revered Sufi saint. August 28, 2025. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rabi Ul Awal Prayers Held In Srinagar - India

Kashmiri Muslims offer special prayers, known locally as Khoja Digar, outside the shrine of Khawaja Naqshband Sahib in the old city of Srinagar on the 3rd day of Rabi-ul-Awal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. Thousands of devotees from across the Kashmir Valley gathered to participate in the annual religious congregation held in honor of the revered Sufi saint. August 28, 2025. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rabi Ul Awal Prayers Held In Srinagar - India

Kashmiri Muslims offer special prayers, known locally as Khoja Digar, outside the shrine of Khawaja Naqshband Sahib in the old city of Srinagar on the 3rd day of Rabi-ul-Awal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. Thousands of devotees from across the Kashmir Valley gathered to participate in the annual religious congregation held in honor of the revered Sufi saint. August 28, 2025. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rabi Ul Awal Prayers Held In Srinagar - India

Kashmiri Muslims offer special prayers, known locally as Khoja Digar, outside the shrine of Khawaja Naqshband Sahib in the old city of Srinagar on the 3rd day of Rabi-ul-Awal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. Thousands of devotees from across the Kashmir Valley gathered to participate in the annual religious congregation held in honor of the revered Sufi saint. August 28, 2025. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buddhist Devotees Mark Guru Purnima - India

Buddhist monks and devotees offer prayers during Guru Purnima or Asari Purnima, the full moon day of July, in a Buddhist temple in Agartala on July 10, 2025. The sacred day commemorates the beginning of Tathagata Buddha’s 45-year journey of sharing his teachings for the well-being of all sentient beings. Observed across the Buddhist world, Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and marks the start of the traditional monastic Rains Retreat known as Vassa Vāsa. Followers gather in temples for meditation, chanting, and ceremonial offerings, deepening their spiritual practice during the auspicious period. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as communities pay homage to the Dharma and recommit to the path of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. The annual observance underscores the vital role of the guru in guiding seekers toward liberation. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM