And for some at least, the pressures of life during the pandemic have made the ritual take on more importance. "I felt like I was reborn, came back to life again and became a new person," said Nutsarang. Another participant at the ceremony, Chonlathit Nimimenwai, 23, said she attended because a fortune teller told her that her life was in danger. "It made me feel stressed. "It reminds people that one day we will die, so we must be careful about the way we live our lives," said Prakru.

Source: bd News24 January 28, 2021 00:56 UTC