Loi Krathong tradition It is an ancient Indian tradition that Thailand has adopted. But there is no clear evidence that it has been made since when. As far as it appears, it can be said that it has been there since the time when Sukhothai was the capital.

              His Majesty King Chulalongkorn He assumed that Originally it was seen to be a ceremony performed by Brahmins to worship the three gods, namely Shiva, Narayana and Brahma. Later it was followed according to Buddhist principles. Floating lanterns are released to worship the Buddha's relics. Phra Chulamanee in the Daowadung level and Loi Krathong to worship the Buddha's footprint. which is enshrined at the Namtha River beach (Nammatha River It is a river parallel to the Vinthai mountain range. Flows into the western region of India, dividing India into the northern and southern regions.)

             Another assumption is that Loi Krathong tradition It may have originated since people in this region. Animism The Thai people will respect Phi Fa (Than), Earth Phi, Water Phi, Rice Phi, Forest Phi, House Phi, City Phi. The land in this area has been culturally influenced by India. So he should change from a ghost to a god. The sky ghost is a heavenly angel. The earth ghost is Mother Earth. The water ghost is Goddess Kongka. Phi Na is Phra Mae Phosop. Forest ghosts are forest angels. The house ghost is the Lord Buddha. Phi Muang is Phra Siam Devadhiraj. It can be noted that in India there is no Thai style of worship of the Goddess Ganga. That's because normal Thai people already worship water ghosts. Therefore, the worship of the Goddess Ganga occurred. which in the original animist culture Thai people will ask forgiveness from earth ghosts and ask forgiveness from water ghosts. that you use and excrete The krathongs used in the past were just rectangular krathongs used to hold offerings to ghosts. And so it was changed to a lotus-like krathong as seen today because of the influence of Buddhism with the lotus as a symbol. When the influence of Buddhism came Thai people therefore began to change from worshiping the Mae Kongkha to worshiping the Buddha's footprint according to their new religion.

           As for the Yi Peng tradition of Lanna Lamps are the wisdom of the Lanna people in ancient times. Invented to prevent fire from going out when blown by the wind. Has been creative until it has its own unique identity and many different styles. Later it became an offering. Decorate religious places such as temples used to worship Buddha In the past, there were only 5 colors, according to the colors of the Buddha's rays. that aside from being decorated for beauty and worship the Triple Gem or sacred things It is still believed that When the ghost sees You will think that the Lord Buddha is staying here. They'll quickly run away. Don't dare to harm people again.

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