A Buddhist monk throws water at a large bonfire of wood and Japanese cypress leaves, at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 12, 2023. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou 

A Buddhist monk throws salt on a large bonfire of wood and Japanese cypress leaves, at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 12, 2023. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY. REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT 

A Buddhist monk hits cymbals during a ceremony, at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 12, 2023. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou 

A Buddhist monk blows a sea shell sound instrument during a ceremony, at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 12, 2023. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou 

Buddhist monks chant during the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 12, 2023. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou 

A Buddhist monk walks barefoot across hot embers, remains of a large bonfire of wood and Japanese cypress leaves, at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 12, 2023. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou 

A Buddhist monk performs a ritual during a ceremony, at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 12, 2023. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou 

A Buddhist monk performs a ritual during a ceremony, at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 12, 2023. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou 

Buddhist monks walk in the village of Takao mountain before the start of the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 12, 2023. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou 

A Buddhist monk makes a deep bow as he pays respects near the scene of a stampede that happened during Halloween festivities, in Seoul, South Korea, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji 

A Buddhist monk makes a deep bow as he pays respects near the scene of a stampede that happened during Halloween festivities, in Seoul, South Korea, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji 

Buddhist monks perform rituals as they arrive to offer prayers at a Buddhist temple on the occasion of the Buddha Purnima festival, also known as Vesak Day, in Kolkata, India, May 16, 2022. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri 

Napacharapat Kulrakampusiri, a Royal Thai Consul, offers prayers next to a Buddha relic at a Buddhist temple on the occasion of the Buddha Purnima festival, also known as Vesak Day, in Kolkata, India, May 16, 2022. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri 

People pour water on Buddhist monks' hands during the Songkran holiday which marks the Thai New Year, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2022. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa 

A Buddhist monk prepares during a ceremony on the Songkran holiday which marks the Thai New Year, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2022. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa 

People pour water on Buddhist monks' hands during the Songkran holiday which marks the Thai New Year, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2022. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa 

A Buddhist monk sprinkles water as a man pours water during the Songkran holiday which marks the Thai New Year, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2022. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa 

A man carrying a baby walks next to flame as he walks over coal with barefoot at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari Matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 13, 2022. About 1,500 Japanese worshipers walk barefoot with Buddhist monks over coals at the annual festival praying for the safety of themselves, to overcome the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and for peace in the world, Takao-san Yakuo-in Buddhist temple said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

A Buddhist monk walks over smouldering coals with barefoot at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari Matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 13, 2022. About 1,500 Japanese worshipers walk barefoot with Buddhist monks over coals at the annual festival praying for the safety of themselves, to overcome the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and for peace in the world, Takao-san Yakuo-in Buddhist temple said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

A boy walks next to flame as he walks over coal with barefoot at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari Matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 13, 2022. About 1,500 Japanese worshipers walk barefoot with Buddhist monks over coals at the annual festival praying for the safety of themselves, to overcome the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and for peace in the world, Takao-san Yakuo-in Buddhist temple said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

A woman walks next to flame as he walks over coal with barefoot at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari Matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 13, 2022. About 1,500 Japanese worshipers walk barefoot with Buddhist monks over coals at the annual festival praying for the safety of themselves, to overcome the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and for peace in the world, Takao-san Yakuo-in Buddhist temple said. Picture taken with slow shutter. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

A Buddhist monk chanting and praying is seen behind flame of a bonfire at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari Matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 13, 2022. About 1,500 Japanese worshipers walk barefoot with Buddhist monks over coals at the annual festival praying for the safety of themselves, to overcome the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and for peace in the world, Takao-san Yakuo-in Buddhist temple said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

A man walks next to flame as he walks over coal with barefoot at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari Matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 13, 2022. About 1,500 Japanese worshipers walk barefoot with Buddhist monks over coals at the annual festival praying for the safety of themselves, to overcome the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and for peace in the world, Takao-san Yakuo-in Buddhist temple said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

A man walks next to flame as he walks over coal with barefoot at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari Matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 13, 2022. About 1,500 Japanese worshipers walk barefoot with Buddhist monks over coals at the annual festival praying for the safety of themselves, to overcome the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and for peace in the world, Takao-san Yakuo-in Buddhist temple said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

Buddhist monks set a bonfire at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari Matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 13, 2022. About 1,500 Japanese worshipers walk barefoot with Buddhist monks over coals at the annual festival praying for the safety of themselves, to overcome the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and for peace in the world, Takao-san Yakuo-in Buddhist temple said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

A woman walks next to flame as he walks over coal with barefoot at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari Matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 13, 2022. About 1,500 Japanese worshipers walk barefoot with Buddhist monks over coals at the annual festival praying for the safety of themselves, to overcome the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and for peace in the world, Takao-san Yakuo-in Buddhist temple said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

A Buddhist monk splashes water on a bonfire at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari Matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 13, 2022. About 1,500 Japanese worshipers walk barefoot with Buddhist monks over coals at the annual festival praying for the safety of themselves, to overcome the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and for peace in the world, Takao-san Yakuo-in Buddhist temple said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

A man walks next to flame as he walks over coal with barefoot at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari Matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 13, 2022. About 1,500 Japanese worshipers walk barefoot with Buddhist monks over coals at the annual festival praying for the safety of themselves, to overcome the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and for peace in the world, Takao-san Yakuo-in Buddhist temple said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

A boy and a man walk next to flames as they walk over coal with barefoot at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari Matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 13, 2022. About 1,500 Japanese worshipers walk barefoot with Buddhist monks over coals at the annual festival praying for the safety of themselves, to overcome the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and for peace in the world, Takao-san Yakuo-in Buddhist temple said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

Buddhist monks walk over smouldering coals with barefoot at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari Matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 13, 2022. About 1,500 Japanese worshipers walk barefoot with Buddhist monks over coals at the annual festival praying for the safety of themselves, to overcome the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and for peace in the world, Takao-san Yakuo-in Buddhist temple said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

Buddhist monks walk over smouldering coals with barefoot at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari Matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 13, 2022. About 1,500 Japanese worshipers walk barefoot with Buddhist monks over coals at the annual festival praying for the safety of themselves, to overcome the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and for peace in the world, Takao-san Yakuo-in Buddhist temple said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

A Buddhist monk splashes water on a bonfire at the fire-walking festival, called hiwatari matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 13, 2022. About 1,500 Japanese worshippers walk barefoot with Buddhist monks over coals at the annual festival praying for the safety of themselves, overcoming the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and for peace in the world, Takao-san Yakuo-in Buddhist temple said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

A Buddhist monk lights a candle during Makha Bucha Day at the Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple, following the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Pathum Thani province, Thailand, February 16, 2022. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun 

Buddhist monks prepare to pray at Wat Phra Dhammakaya during Makha Bucha Day, following the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Pathum Thani province, Thailand, February 16, 2022. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun 

A Buddhist monk lights a candle during Makha Bucha Day at the Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple, following the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Pathum Thani province, Thailand, February 16, 2022. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun 

Buddhist monks carry candle lights during Makha Bucha Day at the Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple, following the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Pathum Thani province, Thailand, February 16, 2022. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun 

Buddhist monks carry candle lights during Makha Bucha Day at the Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple, following the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Pathum Thani province, Thailand, February 16, 2022. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun 

Buddhist monks carry candle lights during Makha Bucha Day at the Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple, following the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Pathum Thani province, Thailand, February 16, 2022. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun 

People and buddhist monks light lanterns during Makha Bucha Day at the Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple, following the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Pathum Thani province, Thailand, February 16, 2022. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

Buddhist monks pray with amulets which are made from 1kg of trash such as plastic bags, bottle caps, milk cotton and fishing nets, in a temple outside Bangkok, Thailand January 10, 2022. Picture taken January 10, 2022. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun 

Buddhists attend a lantern parade in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha at a Seoul temple, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Seoul, South Korea, May 6, 2021. REUTERS/Heo Ran 

Buddhists attend a lantern parade in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha at a Seoul temple, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Seoul, South Korea, May 6, 2021. REUTERS/Heo Ran 

A Buddhist monk walks across smoldering hot ground at the fire-walking festival, called hiwatari matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 14, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

Buddhist monks spreads ambers in a bonfire at the fire-walking festival, called hiwatari matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 14, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

Buddhist monks and visitors wearing protective masks, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, look at a bonfireat the fire-walking festival, called hiwatari matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 14, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

Buddhist monks splash water and spread ambers on a bonfire at the fire-walking festival, called hiwatari matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 14, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

A Buddhist monk wearing a protective mask, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, helps a woman walking across smoldering hot ground at the fire-walking festival, called hiwatari matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 14, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

A Buddhist monk wearing a protective mask, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, carries a child as he walks across smoldering hot ground at the fire-walking festival, called hiwatari matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 14, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

A Buddhist monk wearing a protective mask, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, carries a child as he walks across smoldering hot ground at the fire-walking festival, called hiwatari matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 14, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

Men wearing face masks and dressed in ancient costumes sit next to a golden Buddha statue as it floats along a river, receiving flowers from believers, during the Lotus flower festival, to mark the end of the Buddhist Lent, in Samut Prakan, Thailand October 1, 2020. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa 

A Golden Buddha statue floats along a river, receiving flowers from believers, during the Lotus flower festival, to mark the end of the Buddhist lent, in Samut Prakan, Thailand October 1, 2020. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa 

Men wearing face masks and dressed in ancient costumes sit next to a golden Buddha statue as it floats along a river, receiving flowers from believers, during the Lotus flower festival, to mark the end of the Buddhist Lent, in Samut Prakan, Thailand October 1, 2020. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa 

A Buddhist holds up lotus flowers as she attends the Lotus flower festival, to mark the end of the Buddhist Lent, in Samut Prakan, Thailand October 1, 2020. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa 

Buddhists pray and hold up lotus flowers as they attend the Lotus flower festival, to mark the end of the Buddhist Lent, in Samut Prakan, Thailand October 1, 2020. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa 

Buddhists throw lotus flowers toward a Buddha statue as they attend the Lotus flower festival, to mark the end of the Buddhist Lent, in Samut Prakan, Thailand October 1, 2020. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa 

Buddhists throw lotus flowers toward a Buddha statue as they attend the Lotus flower festival, to mark the end of the Buddhist Lent, in Samut Prakan, Thailand October 1, 2020. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa 

A Golden Buddha statue floats along a river, receiving flowers from believers, during the Lotus flower festival, to mark the end of the Buddhist lent, in Samut Prakan, Thailand October 1, 2020. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa 

Water offered by devotees drips through the hay straws covering a vessel during the Swasthani Brata Katha festival at Thecho in Lalitpur, Nepal, February 6, 2020. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar