Thai people sprinkle water onto a Buddha image and pour water onto monks There are the gesture of worship during the annual Songkran festival at Wat Nangnai Thammikaram on April 15, 2013 in Ang thong,Thailand
Respectfully pouring Thai scented water on a Buddha statue. To the lower left, you can see
what white clay filler looks like. (Photo: Courtesy of V.magazine)
To gently pour scented water on each other's hands or shoulders is the traditional way of wishing Happy New Year.