Ardent parents flock to Bongeunsa Temple in South Korea on Nov 10 and pray for their children's success in the annual college entrance exam, which is a week away.

Parents place candles and recite sutras in the Buddhist temple to wish success for their children in the forthcoming highly competitive exam.

For an academic background-oriented society like South Korea, the state-administered exam might determine paths to a successful career for many students. A prestigious university is seen to be the minimum requirement when one's resume is being selected by a decent corporation.

Founded in 794, Bongeunsa is a notable Buddhist temple located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. (Photos/VCG)