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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The first day of the funeral mainly passes through dancing while carrying the tomb.
The first day of the funeral mainly passes through dancing while carrying the tomb.
The first day of the funeral mainly passes through dancing while carrying the tomb.
The first day of the funeral mainly passes through dancing while carrying the tomb.
The first day of the funeral mainly passes through dancing while carrying the tomb.
The first day of the funeral mainly passes through dancing while carrying the tomb.
The first day of the funeral mainly passes through dancing while carrying the tomb.
The first day of the funeral mainly passes through dancing while carrying the tomb.
Devotees pay last respect to Sasna Mahathero inside the tomb.
Devotees pay last respect to Sasna Mahathero inside the tomb.
Buddhist monks come to different Viharas to take part in the funeral of Sasna Mahathero.
Buddhist monks come to different Viharas to take part in the funeral of Sasna Mahathero.
Young Marma men and and women carry the chariot-like tomb of Sasna Mahathero for the cremation.
Young Marma men and and women carry the chariot-like tomb of Sasna Mahathero for the cremation.
The tomb is lit with fireworks by a Buddhist monk.
The tomb is lit with fireworks by a Buddhist monk.
Buddhist monks and devotees light fireworks targeting the tomb until the fire for cremation starts.
Buddhist monks and devotees light fireworks targeting the tomb until the fire for cremation starts.
The two-day funeral ends through cremation.
The two-day funeral ends through cremation.
The two-day funeral ends through cremation.
The two-day funeral ends through cremation.

bdnews24.com

bdnews24.com

Published : 18 Mar 2018, 06:19 PM

Updated : 31 Oct 2023, 01:55 AM

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