Day of the Lord Opening the World Citizens and tourists flock to look at the lucky numbers of Yomban. Merit event releasing ghosts and ghosts, Uttaradit Province
Uttaradit Buddhists as well as many tourists Participated in making merit by offering alms to the monks after the end of the Buddhist Lent, with 64 monks walking down the 109 steps of Nagaraj Stairs from Phutthawas Doi Kaew District, Ngio Ngam Subdistrict, Mueang Uttaradit District. to receive alms of rice and dry food From Buddhists waiting to give alms in the courtyard at the foot of the Nagarat stairs that run along the road. Connecting two temples, Wat Doi Kaew and Wat Khao Kaew, a distance of more than 2 kilometers to enhance good fortune for yourself and your family. According to the belief that it is “Day of the Lord Opening the World” on the 1st waning moon day of the 11th lunar month, 1 day after the end of Buddhist Lent.
The procession is led by a Buddha image in the posture of descending from Daowadueng. And there were people dressed as Indra, Brahma, gods, angels, and a procession of ghosts and ghosts. It is like a picture in the Buddha's time. that the Lord Buddha ascended from the Tavatimsa heaven to the human world After His Majesty had gone to spend 3 months in the Tavadueng Buddhist Lent, when the end of the Buddhist Lent had arrived. The Lord Buddha then descended into the human world through three divine stairs: the Silver Staircase, the Golden Staircase, and the Glass Staircase.
As for the colors this year, outside the ghost parade There are also all sorts of ghosts joining in the procession. Because it is currently in the trend of interest among children and youth. From following ghost movies lately and also campaigns to convey the meaning The evil things that humans have done As a result, life will be full of suffering and failure if you do only good things. Life is happy and fulfilled. Communicate to children not to commit crimes Turn to doing only good deeds. And ends with two ghosts dancing happily on a parade float. Comes with merit account book People were interested and even used their cell phones to take pictures. Because on the other side of the merit account book, Yamaban has specified 3 numbers, 1 8 7, the closer it is to the lottery draw date. They all asked to take it to gamble.
As for giving alms to monks, Nong Krathum Temple, Pak Tho District, Ratchaburi Province, all sorts of ghosts come out and fill the temple. Please share your merit.
At Nong Krathum Temple Nong Krathum Subdistrict, Pak Tho District, Ratchaburi Province There is a ceremony to make merit by giving alms to the monks. On the occasion of the end of Buddhist Lent There are many Buddhists. This makes the Ubosot of Wat Nong Krathum narrower to the eye.
Phrakru Phiphat Jariyaporn Abbot of Wat Nong Krathum Delivered one sermon, then the monks in the Buddhist Lent Join in chanting Buddhist mantras. People who came to attend the ceremony Offer alms to monks with rice, dry food, sweet and savory food, the four factors of Thai Dhamma. Give alms to the monks who walk around the temple. For good fortune on the end of Buddhist Lent. Bring marigold flowers The relics walk around the temple three times. There will be ghosts, demons, and hell spirits coming out to receive alms, including the god of death. The devil is in control. Join the procession leaving in front of the temple. To join in asking for a share of merit with the villagers who come to give alms by ghosts and ghosts from hell who want to ask for a share of merit because they are hungry and need food to survive. By suffering from violating the 5 precepts, including being beaten, slashed with knives, and beaten with thorns. Shouting and asking for a share of the merit. It is believed that all relatives who have died Or ghosts living in various hells will come to receive the merit. Where relatives or those who intend to make merit dedicate merit. Until all karmic debts are paid off, then one can be reborn in a new life. It is also a teaching tool for the villagers. Regarding the consequences of the judges violating the 5 precepts, if you do wrong, when you die you will go to hell as a ghost or demon. If you do good, you will become an angel.
As for the money received from asking for merit from ghosts and hell ghosts, it was given to Wat Nong Krathum. The temple will use it as a factor in building a new crematorium. Currently under construction and held annually To allow people to join in making merit Nong Krathum Temple They also created models of ghosts, ghosts, and hell ghosts who have sinned and have died and have to go to hell and suffer. It is a reminder to the kith and kin. and tourists who come to make merit inside the temple can see Also on the side of the temple chapel.
Source: Thai News Agency
