A ritual during the Sejit Celebration of YM Kongco Kwan Kong at Dhanagun temple
The Sejit Celebration of YM Kongco Kwan Kong or the celebration of Dewa Kwan Kong (warlord defender of truth) at Vihara Dhanagun, Bogor, Indonesia, July 22, 2022. Apart from focusing on prayer, the Sejit celebration is also enlivened with a bazaar as well as a number of performances and entertainment. Sejit is usually celebrated by Chinese Buddhists around the world on the 1st of the seventh month. Dewa Kwan Kong himself is a warlord who is revered for his loyalty and honesty. In western countries, Lord Kwan Kong is known as the "Tao God of War". This name comes from the fact that Dewa Kwan Kong was the most famous military general in Chinese history.
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Location: Indonesia
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