FRIDAY, April 26, 2024
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Their Majesties complete religious rites to mark Songkran

Their Majesties complete religious rites to mark Songkran

Their Majesties graciously performed a merit-making ceremony to mark Songkran Day on Saturday.

The ceremony took place at 10.39am at the Grand Palace’s Phra Suralai Phiman Hall, Phaisan Thaksin Throne Hall, Phra That Montien Hall and Amarin Winitchai Throne Hall.

Their Majesties complete religious rites to mark Songkran

During the ceremony, Their Majesties paid respect to sacred objects, including the nine Buddha images built in honour of the nine monarchs of the Chakri Dynasty.

Their Majesties complete religious rites to mark Songkran

Their Majesties also offered alms to Buddhist monks at the throne hall.

Their Majesties complete religious rites to mark Songkran

The public was allowed to pay homage to former kings at Prasat Phra Thep Bidon (Royal Pantheon) in the Emerald Buddha Temple inside the Grand Palace complex until 1pm on Sunday.

Their Majesties complete religious rites to mark Songkran

The Grand Palace is located in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district.

Their Majesties complete religious rites to mark Songkran

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