Sacred Candle Moulding

Khao Phunsa or Buddhist Lent Day is a period of three lunar months

during the rainy season when monks are required to remain in one

particular place or wat (temple). Khao Phansa Day is on the first day

after the full moon of the eighth lunar month and marks the

beginning of the three-month Buddhist 'lent' period. The tradition of

Buddhist Lent or the annual three-month rains retreat known in Thai

as "Phansa". Khao Phansa means to remain in one place during the

rainy season. Phansa represents a time of renewed spiritual vigor

and Khao Phansa festival is a major Buddhism merit-making festival.

Asalha Puja Day is The day before Khao Phunsa Day . The day falls on

the full moon of the eighth lunar month. This day is also very

important in Buddhism. It was on this day that the Lord Buddha

preached His sermon to followers after attaining enlightenment.

The day is usually celebrated by merit making, listening to a monk's

sermon, and joining a candle lit procession during the night.

Thai Buddha Images for the Days of the Week
For Sundays: "Seven Days Looking" (Paang Tawai Netr )
For Mondays: "Pacifying the Relatives" (Paang Harm Samoot)
For Tuesdays: "Realizing Nirvana" (Paang Saiyasna)
For Wednesdays: begged(Paang Oombaat)
For Thursdays: "The Meditating Buddha" (Paang Nung Samadhi)
For Fridays: the "Contemplating Buddha" (Paang Rum Peung)
For Saturdays: "Protected by the Naga King", (Paang Naga Prok)

Celebration