Sacred Buddha Paraded for Songkran in Nong Khai

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A grand Songkran celebration in Nong Khai featured the sacred Luang Por Phra Sai Buddha image paraded through the city for devotees to offer blessings and seek good fortune.

•The sacred Luang Por Phra Sai Buddha image was paraded around Nong Khai city for Songkran.
•This annual event allows the public to offer blessings and seek prosperity.
•The event, named 'Songkran Pha Khao Ma Somma Luang Por Phra Sai', took place at Wat Phothichai.
•The procession began on April 13th, with the Buddha image returning to the temple on April 18th.

Overview

•On April 13, 2026, people carried the sacred Luang Por Phra Sai Buddha image from the ubosot (ordination hall) and paraded it around the ubosot three times.
•Following the procession around the ubosot, the Luang Por Phra Sai Buddha image was escorted as the main Buddha for a parade around Nong Khai city.
•This allowed the public to sprinkle scented water on the Luang Por Phra Sai Buddha image to bring auspiciousness.
•This annual event is eagerly awaited by the people of Nong Khai and devotees who wish to participate in the procession and offer blessings during Songkran.
•The event 'Songkran Pha Khao Ma Somma Luang Por Phra Sai' is organized every year.
•On April 18th, the temple will escort the Luang Por Phra Sai Buddha image back to be enshrined in the ubosot.
•Other annual activities include making merit by alms giving, warding off bad luck (แก้ปีชง), fulfilling vows, and entertainment.
•The Governor of Nong Khai, Mr. Saranchak Srikerunetr, and Phra Thep Wachirakhun, the Abbot of Wat Phothichai, led the procession.

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Key Entities

Place

Nong Khai(หนองคาย)ℹ️

A province in Thailand where the 'Songkran Pha Khao Ma Somma Luang Por Phra Sai' event took place, featuring the Luang Por Phra Sai Buddha image.

Wat Phothichai Royal Monastery(วัดโพธิ์ชัย พระอารามหลวง)

A royal temple in Nong Khai province that served as the starting and ending point for the procession of the Luang Por Phra Sai Buddha image during Songkran.

Person

Mr. Saranchak Srikerunetr(นายศรัณย์ศักด์ ศรีเครือเนตร)

The Governor of Nong Khai province who participated in leading the procession of the Luang Por Phra Sai Buddha image.

Phra Thep Wachirakhun(พระเทพวชิรคุณ)

The Dean of Nong Khai Province and Abbot of Wat Phothichai Royal Monastery, who led the procession of the Luang Por Phra Sai Buddha image.