Early in the, Bangkok period the Emerald Buddha used to be taken out of its temple and paraded in the streets to relieve. The city and countryside of various calamities (such as plague and, cholera). HoweverThis practice was discontinued during Rama IV 's reign as it was feared that the image could get damaged during the procession. And also a practical line of thinking that Rama IV held "that diseases are caused by germs not by, evil spirits or the displeasure. Of the Buddha. "The image also marks the changing of the seasons in Thailand with the, King presiding over the seasonal. Ceremonies. [2]
.Like many other Buddha statues in Thailand the Emerald, Buddha is dressed in a seasonal costume. It is a significant ritual. Held at this temple. In this ritual dress of, the deity is changed three times a year to correspond to the seasons. In summer. It is a pointed crown of gold, and jewels and a set of jewelled ornaments that adorns the image from the shoulders to the. Ankles, In winter.A meshed dressing gown or drapery made of, gold beads which covered from the neck down like a poncho is used. During the. Rainy months a top-knot, headdress studded, with gold enamel and Sapphires; the gold attire in the rainy season is draped. Over the left shoulder of the deity only with, the right shoulder left bare while gold ornaments embellish the image up. To the ankles.The astrological dates for the, ritual ceremonies at the changing of the seasons followed are, in the 1st Waning Moon of. Lunar Months 4 8 and, 12 (around March July and, November). The costume change ritual is performed by the Thai king who. Is the highest master of ceremonies for all Buddhist rites On, each occasion.The king himself "cleans the image by wiping away any dust that has collected and changing the headdress of the image."). Then a king 's Royal attendant climbs up and performs the elaborate ritual of changing garments of the image as the king. Is chanting prayers to the deity On, this occasion.The king sprinkles water over the monks and the faithful who have assembled to witness the unique ritual and seeks blessings. Of the deity for good fortune during the upcoming season. The two sets of clothing not in use at any given time are kept. On display in the nearby Pavilion, of Regalia Royal Decorations and Coins in the precincts of the Grand Palace.While Rama I initiated this ritual for the hot season and the rainy season Rama III, introduced the ritual for the winter. Season. [] [] The 2 4 robes which the, image adorns represents that, of monks and King 's depending on the season a clear, indication. Of highlighting its symbolic role "as Buddha and the, King."Which role is also enjoined on the Thai King who formally dresses the Emerald Buddha image. [14]
A group of Buddhist. Monks at the Wat Phra Kaew Temple
A ceremony that is observed in the wat is the Chakri Day (begun on, April 6 1782), a national. Holiday to honour founding of the Chakri Dynasty. On, this day the king attends the ceremony. The present King, Rama IX. With, his QueenAnd entourage of the, royal family the Prime Minister officials in, the Ministry of Defence and other government departments,,, First offer prayers at the Emerald Buddha temple. This is followed by visit to the Pantheon to pay homage to the images. Of past Chakri rulers that are installed there. [2]
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