Nakhon Phanom, Tens of thousands of Thai-Lao people join the Phra Upakut procession at Phra That Phanom event. On the occasion of the Phra That Phanom worship ceremony for the year 2024, while the Prime Minister will preside over the opening ceremony this afternoon.
This morning (Feb. 17) at the ferry pier in That Phanom District on the banks of the Mekong River. In front of Wat Phra That Phanom Woramahawihan, That Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom Province. Tens of thousands of Buddhists, both Thai and Lao, Make an appointment to gather here to join in the ceremony to bring Phra Upakut up from the Mekong River. to be enshrined at Phra Wihan Ho Phra Kaew Wat Phra That Phanom Woramahawihan On the occasion of the worship of Phra That Phanom in the year 2024, each person who attends the ceremony will prepare flowers, incense sticks, candles, as well as various offerings. A large number came to attend the ceremony. To ask for blessings from Phra Upakut to protect, preserve, and prevent various dangers for oneself
and one’s family. Because I believe that he has very powerful powers. He was an Arahant who practiced Dhamma at Hor Kaew Wihan under the Navel of the Sea. When disasters occur in religion or there is a big Buddhist ritual He will always come up to help and protect humanity.
At the auspicious time of 8:00 a.m. there is a ceremony to bring Phra Upakut up from the Mekong River. Throughout the distance that Buddhists, including Thais, Laotians, and tourists, will be scattered flowers and alms. as well as the sacrificial dance Procession of Kalpapruek trees, Phueng trees, Candle trees, Khan Mak Ben, Bai Sri Luang, performances by each tribe along the route where Phra Upakut is brought through.
This year, the worship ceremony for Phra That Phanom Starting from today, 17-25 February 2024, the 8th waxing moon of the 3rd lunar month to the 1st waning moon of the 3rd lunar month, a total of 9 days and 9 nights. And this year Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, will travel to preside over the opening ceremony. Worshi
p ceremony for Phra That Phanom There will be an official opening ceremony at approximately 3:00 p.m.
Source: Thai News Agency