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Inthakin City Pillar Festival Chiang Mai, Thailand
Inthakin (Thai: อินทขีล; lit. "Indra's pillar") is the name of the Lak Mueang (the "city pillar") of Chiang Mai. It is said that the pillar was first erected by King Mangrai at the founding of the city on April 12, 1296 CE at Wat Sadue Mueang (lit. "Temple of the Navel of the City"; also known as Wat Inthakin) on Inthawarorot road. It was brought to its present location inside a shrine on the temple grounds of Wat Chedi Luang by the Lanna king Kawila in 1800 CE.
In 2012 Inthakin was on 17-24 May; 2013: 5-12 June; 2014: 25-31 May; 2015: 25-31 May.
Inthakin legend
According to the legend on which the festival is based, in the time before Chiang Mai was founded, the Lua people who then lived there received a pillar from the god Indra to protect them against disaster. After this original pillar was again removed by order of Indra, the Lua were then told to place a replica of the pillar in its stead, and, if this pillar continued to be venerated and the people lived virtuous lives, the city would gain prosperity and be protected against harm.
The Inthakin Festival
The Inthakin Festival is significant for Chiang Mai and her people who are mindful of the old beliefs and traditions. If the city pillar is respected, then Chiang Mai and its residents will be safe, happy and prosperous. The festival takes place according to the lunar calendar, but is usually in late May or early June. This year, 2009, it has been from May 20-26. The event draws tens of thousands of people each day, especially in the evening when the crowds throng Wat Chedi Luang to pay respects and make merit. As well as paying homage to the city pillar, it’s also a chance to respect all of the Buddha images including the Fon Saan Haa Buddha which is paraded through the streets in a colourful ceremony at the start of the festival. The name of this Buddha translates as ‘100,000 raindrops’ and during the parade the sprinkling of lustral water on the image is to encourage rain for the crops.
inthakin-festival-chiang-mai-7The road outside Wat Chedi Luang is lined with food stalls whilst inside there is a mini-fairground, and a stage with displays of traditional Thai dancing and music. There are also plays depicting the ancient legends of the region. Lines of people queue up to make merit and pay respects to the Buddha images sited all around the Wat Chedi Luang compound. However, only men are allowed to enter the shrine housing the city pillar. Women are obliged to light their candles and place their flowers outside the shrine.
Miss Jatuporn Jumrongpunt 5704028 Sec 03 Inthakin City Pillar Festival Chiang Mai, ThailandInthakin (Thai: อินทขีล; lit. "Indra's pillar") is the name of the Lak Mueang (the "city pillar") of Chiang Mai. It is said that the pillar was first erected by King Mangrai at the founding of the city on April 12, 1296 CE at Wat Sadue Mueang (lit. "Temple of the Navel of the City"; also known as Wat Inthakin) on Inthawarorot road. It was brought to its present location inside a shrine on the temple grounds of Wat Chedi Luang by the Lanna king Kawila in 1800 CE.In 2012 Inthakin was on 17-24 May; 2013: 5-12 June; 2014: 25-31 May; 2015: 25-31 May.Inthakin legendAccording to the legend on which the festival is based, in the time before Chiang Mai was founded, the Lua people who then lived there received a pillar from the god Indra to protect them against disaster. After this original pillar was again removed by order of Indra, the Lua were then told to place a replica of the pillar in its stead, and, if this pillar continued to be venerated and the people lived virtuous lives, the city would gain prosperity and be protected against harm.The Inthakin FestivalThe Inthakin Festival is significant for Chiang Mai and her people who are mindful of the old beliefs and traditions. If the city pillar is respected, then Chiang Mai and its residents will be safe, happy and prosperous. The festival takes place according to the lunar calendar, but is usually in late May or early June. This year, 2009, it has been from May 20-26. The event draws tens of thousands of people each day, especially in the evening when the crowds throng Wat Chedi Luang to pay respects and make merit. As well as paying homage to the city pillar, it’s also a chance to respect all of the Buddha images including the Fon Saan Haa Buddha which is paraded through the streets in a colourful ceremony at the start of the festival. The name of this Buddha translates as ‘100,000 raindrops’ and during the parade the sprinkling of lustral water on the image is to encourage rain for the crops.inthakin-festival-chiang-mai-7The road outside Wat Chedi Luang is lined with food stalls whilst inside there is a mini-fairground, and a stage with displays of traditional Thai dancing and music. There are also plays depicting the ancient legends of the region. Lines of people queue up to make merit and pay respects to the Buddha images sited all around the Wat Chedi Luang compound. However, only men are allowed to enter the shrine housing the city pillar. Women are obliged to light their candles and place their flowers outside the shrine.
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