Tak Bat Dok Mai Festival 2014 in Saraburi

Khao Phansa which marks the beginning of Buddhist Lent is the opportunity to attend or even participate in traditional ceremonies to acquire merits by bringing in temples offerings of dishes with rice, incense , candles and other sacred objects.

The Tak Bat Dok Mai floral offering merit-making ritual is unique to Saraburi province. This ritual stands out from the merit-making activities conducted in the other parts of Thailand because in addition to the offerings of cooked rice, food, incense, candles and other conventional sacred items, the Tak Bat Dok Mai ritual includes offerings of Dok Khao Phansa flowers that only come into bloom during the Buddhist Lent and Offering candle ceremony.   There are other activities such as the local products shopping market and Thai traditional games.

The Tak Bat Dok Mai is held at Wat Phra Phutthabat Ratchaworamahawihan, Tumbol Khun Khlon, Phra Buddhabat District, Saraburi. This year it will be on July 13.