SONGKRAN 2 THAI TEMPLE TAMPA Wat Mongkolratanaram 2009

Pouring small amounts of scented lustral water on the heads of the elders on Wan Parg-bpee as a sign of respect is also part of this custom. In many temples throughout Thailand people bring sand to symbolically replace the sand that they have carried away on their sandals throughout the year. The sand is formed into pagodas called phra chedis sai and decorated with colorful flags as part of the Songkran New Year festivities. It may be that this tradition began as part of the cleansing rituals where new, clean sand was added to the floor of the temple once a year. ENJOY THE FOOD, THE PEOPLE AND THE CULTRIAL TRADITION.
Wat Mongkolratanaram 5306 Palm River Rd. Tampa, Florida 33619
Phone : 813-621-1669 Fax : 813-626-8850
SONGKRAN 2010 IS ON 11 APRIL

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