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Bringing the relics of the Lord Buddha – Phra Arahant’s relics from Ubon Ratchathani to Krabi.

Krabi, Krabi people unite in dressing in white. Participate in the invitation of the royal relics and the Arahant's relics in unison From the airport until reaching Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol Before tomorrow (March 15), there will be a procession and open for the public to pay their respects. It is expected that more than 150,000 people will pay homage every day. Lord Buddha's relics and the Arahant's relics of Phra Sariputta and Phra Moggallana Invited from the Military Airport, Wing 21, Ubon Ratchathani, with an invitation ceremony from Ubon Ratchathani brothers and sisters. It was found that the total number of people in Ubon Ratchathani and the Northeastern region for 4 days included more than 825,303 people paying homage. He arrived at Krabi Airport at 11:00 a.m. with Phra Thep Vajirakorn. Deputy Abbot of Region 17, Abbot of Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol He is the president of the Sangha. Mr. Sermsak Phongpanich, Minister of Culture He is the president of the lay department. Ministry of Culture Executiv e The Governor of Krabi Province, government agencies and citizens came to receive the invitation in large numbers. The group of monks performed an auspicious chanting ceremony to bring the amulet to be enshrined at Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol at Ao Luek District, Krabi Province. It was enshrined in the Mankong Room. Before tomorrow (March 15), there will be a grand procession, spectacular from the power of the faith of Buddhists. After that, it will be open for religious people to worship until March 18, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Today, since morning, there have been citizens and tourists, both Thai and foreign. Continue to come to Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol. There are officials preparing to prepare at various locations such as public relations points, checkpoints, flower distribution points within the temple area. To prepare for tomorrow's ceremony. The choice to come to Krabi Province was because the southern brothers and sisters came to pay homage thoroughly. and has an important temple It is Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol. Build Buddhist sites and Phra Mahathat Chedi in the Buddhakhaya style. To honor His Majesty the King March 19, 2024, the Lord Buddha's relics and the Arahant's relics will be invited back to India After being temporarily enshrined for a month in Thailand The Ministry of Culture and the Department of Religious Affairs therefore invite brothers and sisters from Krabi and people from the south. Come join in paying homage to this once-in-a-lifetime historical event of being close to the Lord Buddha on March 15-18 at Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol, Krabi Province. Source: Thai News Agency