More pictures of Pchum Ben celebration: the early morning offering of "Bay Ben" (Ben rice) to the spirits of departed loved-ones

Cambodians pray in front of plates filled with fruits, incense and candle at a temple during ceremonies for Pchum Ben, or the festival of the dead, in Phnom Penh early September 11, 2006. Cambodians visit temples to make offerings for fifteen days in memory of their dead relatives and loved ones during the festival. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea

Cambodians make offerings as Buddhist monks make blessings at a temple during ceremonies for Pchum Ben, or the festival of the dead, in Phnom Penh early September 11, 2006. Cambodians visit temples to make offerings for fifteen days in memory of their dead relatives and loved ones during the festival. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea