Believers flock to Wat Chaeng Nai on 9/9 for auspicious rites

Khaosod•Society•12d ago

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Hundreds of people gathered at Wat Chaeng Nai in Nakhon Ratchasima on September 9, 2026, to participate in holy water rites and seek blessings.

•Phra Khru Woranayok Sitthakhom (Phra Ajarn Maha To) presided over a holy water ceremony at Wat Chaeng Nai on September 9, 2026.
•The ceremony utilized holy water collected from nine famous temples in Nakhon Ratchasima.
•Participants engaged in holy water bathing, vehicle consecrations, and prayer rituals to seek prosperity and safety.
•Lottery tickets ending in the number 9 were completely sold out in nearby stalls following the event.

•On September 9, 2026, Phra Khru Woranayok Sitthakhom presided over a holy water ceremony at Wat Chaeng Nai.
•Phra Khru Woranayok Sitthakhom used holy water from nine famous temples in Nakhon Ratchasima for the ceremony.
•Hundreds of people from Nakhon Ratchasima and nearby areas attended the event to enhance their morale and start new beginnings.
•Participants brought motorcycles, cars, and vans, particularly new vehicles, to be consecrated for safety and prosperity.
•The temple provided rituals including chanting, meditation in the Maha Ut Uposatha, and paying respects to Luang Pho Chaeng.
•The temple conducted rituals to revoke vows and remove negative influences according to the beliefs of the participants.
•Phra Ajarn Maha To stated that the ceremony was organized to provide spiritual encouragement for people to live their lives with mindfulness and virtue.
•Lottery tickets with the number 9 were sold out at nearby stalls due to the influence of the 9/9 auspicious date.

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Phra Ajarn Maha To

"September 9 is a day that has meaning in terms of the belief and faith of the people, as the number 9 represents progress and prosperity."

วันที่ 9 เดือน 9″ เป็นวันที่มีความหมายในด้านความเชื่อและศรัทธาของประชาชน โดยเลข 9 สื่อถึงความก้าวหน้าและความเจริญ

Wat Chaeng Nai(วัดแจ้งใน)

A temple in Nakhon Ratchasima municipality where the 9/9 auspicious ceremony was held.

Nakhon Ratchasima(นครราชสีมา)ℹ️

The province where Wat Chaeng Nai is located.

Phra Khru Woranayok Sitthakhom(พระครูวรนายกสิทธาคม)

The acting abbot of Wat Chaeng Nai who presided over the holy water ceremony.

Phra Ajarn Maha To(พระอาจารย์มหาต่อ)

The acting abbot of Wat Chaeng Nai who explained the significance of the number 9.

Luang Pho Chaeng(หลวงพ่อแจ้ง)

A sacred figure associated with Wat Chaeng Nai and a spiritual anchor for the people.