The novitiation ceremony in Theravada Buddhism marks a girl's ordination. The costume is the style of ancient Burmese royalty.
Allowing a girl to spend some time, however short it may be, in a Buddhist nunnery is regarded by some Buddhists as the best religious gift that his parents can give her and it is believed to have a lasting effect on her life.
Size: 3193px × 4446px
Location: Shwedagon, Yangon, Myanmar
Photo credit: © Neil Harris / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: buddhist, burma, ceremony, costume, girl, hrang, monk, myanmar, novitiate, novitiation, pabbajja, pru, rangoon, shinpyu, shwedagon, stupa, yangon
