epaselect epa05952816 A group of Nepalese and Thai Buddhist monks attend the evening prayer at Mayadevi temple, to mark Buddha's birthday in Lumbini, Nepal, 09 May 2017. Thousand of Buddhist monks from various countries and pilgrims arrived in Lumbini to celebrate the 2561st birthday of Buddha at his birthplace in Lumbini. EPA/NARENDRA SHRESTHA