Saraburi holds a grand alms giving ceremony for the 400th anniversary of the Buddha’s footprint.

Saraburi, Buddhists in Saraburi joined the alms-giving tradition of "Dok Khao Phansa" on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the Buddha's footprint. Phra Ratchawachiramongkolvisith, the provincial ecclesiastical chief of Saraburi, led hundreds of monks from Wat Phra Phutthabat and nearby temples, carrying alms bowls down from the monks' residence inside the ceremonial pavilion, to receive alms of 'Khao Phansa flowers' ??from Buddhists who were lined up and waiting along the dual carriageway, heading towards the Buddha's footprint pavilion. They brought the flowers (Khao Phansa flowers) they had received as alms from Buddhists up the naga stairs to pay homage to the Buddha's footprint. Afterwards, they walked down the stairs on the eastern side, allowing Buddhists to 'wash the monks' feet.' The tradition of offering alms to monks during the Buddhist Lent is an important tradition that has been with Wat Phra Phutthabat Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan for a long time. This year marks the 400th anniversary of Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi, which was established by King Songtham in 2167. Source: Thai News Agency