Thai King takes part in ritual to change Emerald Buddha’s outfit

As part of the ritual, the King removed the winter crown and poured sacred water on the head and shoulders of the Emerald Buddha before the summer outfit was put on. - The Nation/ANN

BANGKOK: The King on Monday (March 25) performed an elaborate annual ritual to change the outfit of the Emerald Buddha in Wat Phra Kaew to the summer outfit.

The King, accompanied by the Queen, travelled from the Amphon Sathan Residential Hall to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha to perform the traditional sacred ritual of changing the winter outfit to a summer one for the Emerald Buddha.

The Emerald Buddha is ceremonially dressed in three different gold outfits for summer, rainy, and winter seasons throughout the year. They are changed by the King himself in a ritual believed to bring good fortune to the country.

As part of the ritual, the King removed the winter crown and poured sacred water on the head and shoulders of the Emerald Buddha, then dried the water with a white piece of cloth before the summer outfit was put on. - The Nation/ANN