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A Buddhist monk's funeral

Sasna Mahathero, the principal of Minjhiripara Buddhist Vihara in Bandarban's Ruma, died on Jan 13, 2018. The Marma ethnic group arranged his funeral three months later with colourful rituals.

Young Marma men and women dance while carrying the tomb during the funeral. They believe the departed soul will reach the heaven in this way. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
Young Marma men and women dance while carrying the tomb during the funeral. They believe the departed soul will reach the heaven in this way. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
Young Marma men and women dance while carrying the tomb during the funeral. They believe the departed soul will reach the heaven in this way. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
Young Marma men and women dance while carrying the tomb during the funeral. They believe the departed soul will reach the heaven in this way. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
The Marma people preserved the mortal remains of Sasna Mahathero in a coffin inside this garish crematorium for three months before finally rendering a funeral. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
The Marma people preserved the mortal remains of Sasna Mahathero in a coffin inside this garish crematorium for three months before finally rendering a funeral. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
Young Marma men and women dance while carrying the tomb during the funeral. They believe the departed soul will reach the heaven in this way. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
Young Marma men and women dance while carrying the tomb during the funeral. They believe the departed soul will reach the heaven in this way. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
The first day of the funeral mainly passes through dancing while carrying the tomb. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
The first day of the funeral mainly passes through dancing while carrying the tomb. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
The first day of the funeral mainly passes through dancing while carrying the tomb. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
The first day of the funeral mainly passes through dancing while carrying the tomb. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
The first day of the funeral mainly passes through dancing while carrying the tomb. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
The first day of the funeral mainly passes through dancing while carrying the tomb. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
The first day of the funeral mainly passes through dancing while carrying the tomb. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
The first day of the funeral mainly passes through dancing while carrying the tomb. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
Devotees pay last respect to Sasna Mahathero inside the tomb. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
Devotees pay last respect to Sasna Mahathero inside the tomb. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
Buddhist monks come to different Viharas to take part in the funeral of Sasna Mahathero. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
Buddhist monks come to different Viharas to take part in the funeral of Sasna Mahathero. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
Young Marma men and and women carry the chariot-like tomb of Sasna Mahathero for the cremation. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
Young Marma men and and women carry the chariot-like tomb of Sasna Mahathero for the cremation. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
The tomb is lit with fireworks by a Buddhist monk. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
The tomb is lit with fireworks by a Buddhist monk. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
Buddhist monks and devotees light fireworks targeting the tomb until the fire for cremation starts. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
Buddhist monks and devotees light fireworks targeting the tomb until the fire for cremation starts. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
The two-day funeral ends through cremation. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
The two-day funeral ends through cremation. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
The two-day funeral ends through cremation. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
The two-day funeral ends through cremation. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman

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Published : 18 Mar 2018, 10:26 AM

Updated : 18 Mar 2018, 10:26 AM

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