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Tak Bat Dok Mai 2026 (Saraburi)

At Wat Phra Phutthabat, worshippers offer the rare yellow-and-white khao phansa flower to monks as Buddhist Lent begins. The floral offering, candle ceremony and temple processions make this one of central Thailand's most distinctive religious traditions.

When
29–30 July 2026
Where
Wat Phra Phutthabat Ratchaworamahawihan · Saraburi
Cost / access
Free temple tradition; donations and flower offerings are optional.
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Why route around it

What makes it worth the stop

  • Monks receive khao phansa flowers found locally during Buddhist Lent
  • A centuries-old ceremony centred on the temple's sacred footprint
  • Processions and candle offerings in a major pilgrimage setting

Plan the stop

Practical notes

  1. Dress for an active temple: cover shoulders and knees and remove shoes where requested.
  2. Observe the offering line quietly and ask before photographing people at close range.
  3. Saraburi is easiest as a planned day trip with return transport arranged in advance.

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