Buddhist ceremony [1960]

New ordained monk posing with his preceptor, the right-hand and the left-hand prayers after finished the ordination ceremony at Vat Saen Sukharam in B.E. 2503 (C.E. 1960). Sitting on chairs from the left: Sathou Nyai Khamfanh Silasangvaro Abbot of Vat Khili who isthe right-hand prayer, The Sangharaj Dhammayana Mahathera (Bounthan Boupharat) Vat Mai Suvannaphoumaram who is the preceptor and Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitto Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam who is the left-hand prayer.

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.