The Tak Bat Dok Mai Festival is unique to Saraburi province. This ceremony is one of Buddhist merit making and is in atonement for past sins. In addition to the offerings of cooked rice, food, incense and candles, the Thai people of the region offer Dok Khao Phansa flowers which are only in bloom during Buddhist Lent. It is spectacular to witness thousands of Buddhist devotees lining the streets as hundreds of monks and novices file past accepting offerings on their way to the Shrine of the Holy Footprint.