On April 12, 2567, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, led by Associate Professor Dr. Kosit Sriputhon, RMUTI President, attended the ceremony to invite Phra Khantharath to be enshrined at the Thai Pavilion. Thao Suranaree Monument Square and the ceremony to celebrate Phra Gandharath which is part of the procession of Buddha images through the city gate arch “Maha Songkran Korat” for the year 2567 at Wat Phra Narai Maharat Worawihan and around the Thao Suranaree Monument. Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District Nakhon Ratchasima Province, with Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosum, Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province. presiding over the ceremony Bring Phra Gandharath out of the pagoda. Moved down to the area of the Royal Monument of King Narai the Great and enshrined on the royal chariot. Decorate the procession in the traditional Thai Isaan style. And there will be cultural performances along with the procession inviting Phra Gandharath along the route that the procession passes.
After that, there was a ceremony to celebrate Phra Gandharath. Prayers on New Year's Day Pour water on Phra Gandharath and write prayers on gold and silver cloth. There is also a prayer ceremony to ask for forgiveness. Phra Khanthararat bathing ceremony Join in holding the 556 meter length of gold and silver cloth to celebrate the city of Nakhon Ratchasima's 556th anniversary. Pass through the Chumphon Gate arch, scatter flowers and pour water on Phra Khanthararat to enhance good fortune for yourself and your family. and join together to bathe the monks Pouring water to ask for blessings from the elderly Continuing the Songkran tradition Watch cultural performances from various departments in Nakhon Ratchasima Province at Wat Phra Narai Maharat Worawihan.
For Phra Gandharath or a monk asking for rain It is considered to be a treasured Buddha image of the people of Korat since the reign of King Narai the Great. It is more than 300 years old and is enshrined in the ordination hall of Wat Phra Narai. which the procession of Phra Gandharath It is a tradition that Korat people hold to wish for the city of Korat to have rain according to the season and it is a tradition that has been practiced continuously. But it was lost at some point. Korat people therefore joined together to revive the tradition in order to continue it again. By following the ancient style in every process. To want to continue and provide for future generations Both Nakhon Ratchasima province residents and tourists traveling to Nakhon Ratchasima province. Got to see the stunning beauty of the culture and traditions that Korat people have had since ancient times.
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