Summer Robes for the Emerald Buddha

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His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn changes the Emerald Buddha’s robes from winter to summer attire at the main hall of the Emerald Buddha Temple yesterday. He was joined by HRH Princess Srirasm at the ceremony.

The Emerald Buddha wears a robe that is changed three times a year. A diamond encrusted golden robe is worn by the Buddha image during the hot season. A golden robe is worn by the Buddha image during the cold season. A gilded monk’s robe is worn by the image during the rainy season.

Source: Bangkok Post

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