Temple prepares for Royal Krathin
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The landscape of Bangkok's Wat Arun is being adjusted and rehearsals held for the Royal Krathin Ceremony on November 9, while the Fine Arts Department is aiming to finish repairs of a statue on the southeast stupa that was damaged by lightning, before mo
Assistant abbot Phrakhru Arunthammanuwat said temple officials had started decorating the ceremonial area. City officials were providing decorative plants and trees, while the navy was working on the pier.
Once Buddhist Lent ends on October 30, monks will start rehearsing chanting of the krathin canon at least three times a day. The abbot said Wat Arun had always set the standard for other temples for the Royal Krathin ceremony.
Craftsmen will reconnect the head to the torso of the statue today. It should take three days to finish and scaffolding should be removed by November 1.
