Start the year at Wat Arun: Enhance good fortune and happiness

This New Year, make merit by offering alms to monks at Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan. Start with an activity full of meaning and auspiciousness by making merit by offering alms to monks at Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan or “Wat Arun”, which is one of the important symbols of Bangkok.

Atmosphere

When the first light of the new year hits the prang of Wat Arun in the morning, the golden light shines captivatingly. The atmosphere is full of peace and quiet, but still filled with the faith of the people who come to make merit by offering alms to monks. Both adults and children wear beautiful Thai costumes, making the place look even more lively.

Activity

We brought flowers, incense, candles, and beautifully arranged food containers to offer to the monks. We chanted for auspiciousness and received holy water from the monks to start the new year with a pure heart.

Impressions

The most impressive thing was the friendliness and kindness of the people who came to make merit. Everyone smiled and helped create a warm atmosphere. In addition, we also got to experience beautiful Thai art and culture through the architecture of the temple.

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Starting the year by making merit by offering alms to monks at Wat Arun not only helps to enhance auspiciousness in life, but also is a good opportunity to connect with Thai culture and spirit. For anyone looking for a meaningful New Year activity, we recommend that you visit Wat Arun at least once. Then you will find true happiness

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Post by JUDY Around the World | Jan 3, 2025