23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Color of Prayer

On Earth Day 2025, more than 40,000 monks gathered at Thailand’s Dhammakaya Temple, their radiant red and saffron robes forming a vivid tapestry of unity. In the wake of the earthquake, the vibrant colors embodied compassion and hope, turning the mass prayer into a living symbol of peace and collective healing.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Thailand
Camera: ILCE-7RM4
Copyright: © Aung Chan Thar