ummary
It is to be noted that Kathin and Pha-Pa (or the forest Robe or a robe left for the monks to take as a discarded cloth) are totally different from one another , in other words while the Kathin ceremony can be performed only once a year and only after the end of the rains retreat, the Pha-Pa ceremony can be performed all the year round and at any time suitable. In addition, while each temple is allowed to accept the Kathin robes only one time in a year, the Pha-Pa robe can be presented to monks as often as possible. Evidently, the Pha-Pa ceremony is less significant than the Kathin ceremony which requires greater preparation. Thus, the Kathin is treated as one of the most significant religious events and can take part from the king to the poor people in rural areas.