Chiang Mai, Found a giant Takhian tree. Floating along the Ping River Next to the pier bank in front of Ban Tho Pa Tan Temple. Chiang Mai city The villagers asked for permission to bring it up in front of the temple. People come to ask for good fortune because they believe that Mae Takhian wants to come here. Even though there are 3 channels in the Ping River. Late today Villagers and the Ban Tho Temple Committee, Pa Tan Subdistrict, in Chiang Mai City Perform a Lanna style asking for forgiveness ceremony. and summon a giant takhian tree, over 100 years old, 6.25 meters long, floating along the Ping River. and stopped at Nam Ping Pier in front of the temple Ascending from the river bank to the shore And using a crane to lift it up behind a truck, there were musical instruments leading the procession from the pier. Placed in the area in front of the temple. along with community dancers Come dance to welcome For the people to pay respect and wish for good fortune, the vendors of Ban Tho Market and the people who come to shop at the market in front of the temple They brought silk cloths and garlands to pray for good fortune. Some people sprinkle flour on them and rub them to find the numbers, causing lottery stalls to sell well. while the vendors at Ban Tho Market Next to the Ping River, where the Takhian tree was brought up, it was said that Dreamed of seeing a woman dressed in white saying that she was hibernating. for hundreds of years Bringing Thai clothing to offer will bring luck. Mr. Niran Sanokniang, 70 years old, a committee member of Ban Tho Temple, said that this tree floated to the pier in front of the temple on December 31, 2023. Even though there were 3 water channels, it floated to the Ban Tho side. and stopped just 3 meters from the riverbank. Villagers saw that it was not floating anywhere. So they performed a ceremony to ask for forgiveness. Brought to shore on January 5th, then villagers and the Ban Tho Temple Committee We discussed and agreed that Takhian is auspicious wood. should be brought to the public It would be better to pay respects. So we found an auspicious time to move it in front of the temple today. Source: Thai News Agency