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Phra Phrom (Four-Faced Brahma) worship — the most revered Hindu deity in Thailand. Each face grants: Career/Education, L…
Songkran — Thai New Year rooted in Sanskrit "Sankranti" (solar transit). Key rituals: Rod Nam Dum Hua (pouring scented w…
Loi Krathong — worship of Mae Khongkha (Mother Ganga). Offer a floating basket to apologize for using water all year. Fl…
Phra Pikanet (Ganesha) worship — God of Success, Arts, and Education. Thais worship before starting businesses, exams, o…
Royal Ploughing Ceremony — Brahmin ritual led by Royal Brahmins (Phram) at Sanam Luang. Predicts the year's harvest. Sac…
Triyampavai — ancient Brahmin ceremony of Tamil origin. Worship of Phra Isuan (Shiva) and Phra Narai (Vishnu). Now perfo…
Wai Khru — Teacher's Day ritual rooted in Brahmin tradition. Students present flower trays (Phan) to teachers and deitie…
Phra Narai (Vishnu) worship — protector of the world and the Thai monarchy. The King is regarded as an avatar of Rama. N…
Nang Kwak — Thai Lakshmi. Deity of fortune and commerce. Placed in shops to attract customers. Offerings include red sod…
Phra Rahu worship — ritual to appease Rahu during eclipses or bad luck. Offer 8 black items: black sticky rice, black gr…
Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Uma Devi worship. Grand celebrations at Sri Mariamman Temple (Wat Khaek, Silom). Features…
Deepavali (Diwali) — Festival of Lights. Worship Lakshmi for prosperity. Light oil lamps (Diya), clean homes, decorate w…
Phra Isuan (Shiva) worship — God of Power and Transformation. Shivalinga at Devasathan (Brahmin Temple) Bangkok is key s…
Lak Mueang (City Pillar) ritual — Brahmanical ceremony at every city's pillar shrine. The City Pillar symbolizes stabili…
Thaowesuwan (Kubera) worship — God of Wealth, Guardian of the North, protector against ghosts and evil. Popular for weal…
Phra Indra worship — King of Gods, protector of Bangkok (Krung Thep = City of Indra). Green-skinned Indra statue at Amar…
Phra Sarasawadi (Saraswati) worship — Goddess of Wisdom, Arts, Music, and Learning. Students, musicians, and artists wor…
Khuen Ban Mai (Housewarming) — Thai-Brahmin Grihapravesha. Invite monks for chanting, tie Sai Sin (sacred thread), insta…
Karthigai Deepam — Festival of Lamps following Tamil tradition of Royal Brahmins. Light oil lamps around homes and templ…
San Phra Phum (Spirit House) daily puja — worship of the Land Guardian found in front of nearly every Thai home, buildin…