16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Path to Enlightnment
In Myanmar, becoming a novice monk is a great honor for families. It’s customary for every young boy to enter a Buddhist monastery, starting with an initiation ceremony known as Shin Pyu, where children as young as 18 months take part.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 12.2017 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2018 |
| Photo Location: | Bagan, Myanmar |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV |
| Copyright: | © Rajani Ramanathan |