Thailand: Thousands Pay Respects To Lord Buddha’s Relics in Ubon Ratchathani

On Sunday, a large number of worshippers gathered at Wat Maha Wanaram in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, to pay respects to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha and two of his disciples. A solemn event took place, attended by esteemed guests and revered monks, during which devotees witnessed a lively procession featuring the revered relics.

The Indian embassy in Thailand shared on social media X, “The holy relics of Lord Buddha & his two disciples are enshrined at Wat Maha Wanaram in Ubon Ratchathani today at a solemn ceremony held in the presence of dignitaries and venerable monks. Thousands of devotees pay their respects & witness in a vibrant procession with the sacred relics.”

The revered relics of Lord Buddha and two of his disciples, previously on display in Thailand, arrived in the city of Ubon Ratchathani on Saturday.

“The sacred relics of Lord Buddha and disciples Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Maha Moggallana reach Ubon Ratchathani, a city in northeast Thailand. These relics remain enshrined at Wat Maha Wanaram from 10 to 13 March,” the Indian Embassy in Thailand posted on X.

Before arriving in Ubon Ratchathani, the sacred relics were situated in Chiang Mai, where numerous worshippers assembled to offer their respects. Previously, the Indian Embassy in Thailand expressed gratitude for the steadfast support of Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his administration throughout the exposition, emphasizing that it would strengthen the bond between the citizens of both nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the deep spiritual bond between India and Thailand as almost a million devotees congregated in Bangkok from February 23 to March 3 to venerate the sacred relics.

During their 25-day exposition across four Thai cities, the relics were displayed for public veneration in a specially constructed mandapam at Sanam Luang Royal Palace grounds during their stay in Bangkok. Following the exhibitions in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, the relics will be showcased in Ubon Ratchathani from March 9-13, followed by an exhibition in Krabi from March 14-18.

On March 19, the holy relics will be escorted back from Thailand to their respective origins, marking the conclusion of a historic and spiritually uplifting exposition in the country.