Procession of Phra Bat robes to cover the Phra Borommathat Chedi Khian Bang Kaeo

February 24, 2024

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Dense faith power of Phatthalung Buddhists and people in nearby provinces Join in the procession of Phra Bat robes to cover the Phra Borommathat Chedi Khian Bang Kaeo.

Today, February 24, 2024, at Wat Khian Bang Kaeo, Village No. 4, Chong Thanon Subdistrict, Khao Chaison District. Phatthalung Province Mrs. Nisakorn Wisitsarat Governor of Phatthalung Province along with heads of government agencies, students, and Phatthalung Buddhists and many nearby provinces Join in worshiping the procession of the royal robes to cover the Phra Borommathat Chedi at Wat Khian Bang Kaeo. On the occasion of Makha Bucha Day, the 15th day of the waxing moon of the 3rd lunar month, to continue the tradition. For the procession of the cloth used to cover the Phra Borommathat this year. Buddhists united in giving offerings It is nearly 3 kilometers long, which has provided an opportunity for Phatthalung Buddhists. and nearby provinces joined in writing their names on the canvas. For the auspiciousness of yourself and your family And before the procession of the royal robes There was a Manorah troupe of students dancing for the relics of the chedi. After that, Buddhists joined in procession of the Phra Bat cloth around the Phra Borommathat Chedi Khian Bang Kaeo 3 times before taking it to cover the Phra Borommathat Chedi. For Wat Khian Bang Kaeo, which is the location of Phra Borommathat Chedi Khian Bang Kaeo. Makha Bucha Day every year Governor of Phatthalung Province and people with faith will participate in the ceremony of procession of cloth up to Phra Borommathat Chedi Khian Bang Kaeo In order to continue the tradition Which has been passed down for generations to continue. Before the ceremony of the procession of cloth up to the Phra Borommathat A ceremony was held to worship the relics with sweet and savory food. according to the brahmin ceremony and important rituals It is the process of stirring Yaku rice with a virgin woman. To be used to worship the Buddha's relics and part of it is given to the general public to give change to eat for good fortune. and there was a Manorah dance offered in front of the Phra Borommathat. According to the practice that has been done every year on the 15th day of the waxing moon of the 3rd lunar month, and today is considered an important day in Buddhism, the Buddha, Dhamma, and monks occur together. Or what is also known as “Chaturong Sannibat Day” for the tradition of parade of cloth up to the elements. It is a tradition that Buddhists have followed since ancient times. The aim is to bring cloth to cover the Phra Borommathat Chedi on Makha Bucha Day.