Bangkok, “Phuangphet-Pae Thongthan” attended the “Navaratri Ceremony” along with the faithful, asking for blessings, revealing that it is religious soft power, expected to attract tourists and distribute income.
At Wat Phra Sri Maha Uma Devi or Wat Khaek Silom today (24 Oct. 2023) Mrs. Puangpetch Chunlead, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, joined the group of Ms. Pae Thongthan Shinawatra, Vice Chairman of the Soft Strategic Committee. National Power Company Participate in the Navratri ceremony and traditional parade On the occasion of Vichaitasmi Day With Mrs. Suphaporn Kongwutthipanya, Secretary to the Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. Wirat Minchainan, Chairman of the BMA Council, and Mrs. Chayada Viphatiphatphiphat, Vice President of the BMA Council, joining as well.
Navratri Festival or Navratri Festival Held annually At Phra Sri Maha Uma Devi Temple or Wat Khaek Silom to pay homage to Mae Uma Devi or Mae Durga in all 9 forms according to the Indian style.
For the year 2023, the Navratri ceremony is scheduled. Starting from October 14-26, 2023. On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, there will be a traditional parade. The procession began to move out of the inner sanctuary of Mother Sri Maha Uma Devi. and procession around the temple one time, then the procession enters Silom Road for the people to join in worship. Throughout the procession, there are 3 Maha Devi statues enshrined, consisting of the Mother Sri Maha Uma Devi seated in the middle as the main figure. Mother Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is seated on the right side. and the goddess Sri Saraswati Devi is seated on the left side.
The Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office said that the “Navaratri Ceremony” is an important ceremony according to the Hindu calendar. In which Goddess Durga and Goddess Parvati are worshiped in various poses, totaling 9 poses over a period of 9 days. On this day, it is considered a big ceremony with a procession. And a large number of people of faith came to watch the procession. It was found that organizing an event at Wat Khaek There are more citizens and tourists interested in participating every year. It shows the power of religious faith to create popular trends in society. This therefore responds to the guidelines for driving the work of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee. that focuses on bringing out outstandingness and uniqueness Used as a driving force to stimulate spending in the area. Helps the surrounding economy be lively. and attract tourists who are interested and believe
Reporters reported that along the parade route There were believers who had been waiting since the evening. Both setting up a worship table and wore a sari to attend the ceremony. – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency