A Buddhist monk wears a protective face mask as he prepares a live stream ahead of blessing at a Vesak Day ceremony on May 26, 2021, in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Buddhists celebrated Vesak Day on Wednesday - an auspicious day that commemorates the birth, enlightenment to Nirvana, and death of Gautama Buddha, whose teachings form the Buddhist religion. As Malaysia Covid-19 cases surge, the ritual of bathing the Buddha will not be allowed on Vesak Day as the standard operating procedures (SOPs) are tightened to curb Covid-19 infections. Temple staff will live-stream blessing services online, while devotees are encouraged to offer prayers at home.