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 |