Trat City Pillar Shrine | Trat
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Trat City Pillar Shrine | Trat City
The Trat City Pillar Shrine is a sacred site, deeply revered as a cornerstone of the local community and a spiritual focal point for both the Thai and Chinese populations in Trat Province.
History
• The shrine was established during the era of King Taksin the Great (when he held the title Phraya Wachiraprakan), back when he led his troops to Trat to gather forces and provisions for the liberation of the kingdom.
• The current shrine structure was rebuilt in 2000, designed in the architectural style of an ancient Chinese palace.
Sacred Objects Housed Within
• City Pillars and Shiva Lingam: The shrine contains two city pillars, as well as an ancient Shiva Lingam brought from Huai Raeng Subdistrict.
• Deities and Sacred Figures: The shrine houses the altar of the City Pillar deity (Sia Ueng Kong), the God of Wealth (Cai Shen Ye), Pathapikamthiang Tai Ti, and various other Chinese deities.
Annual Traditions
• Pu Thao Ma Shrine Festival: Held during the period spanning one month before and after the Chinese New Year.
• City Propitiation Ceremony (Wan Phli Mueang) / Sia Kong’s Birthday Celebration (Sia Kong Sae Yit). (Birthday of the City Pillar Deity): Falls on the 6th day of the waxing moon in the 6th lunar month of each year.
General Information and Location
• Location: Lak Mueang Road, Bang Phra (or Wang Krachae) Subdistrict, Mueang Trat District, Trat Province.
Located near Wat Yotha Nimit.
• Opening Hours: Open daily from 05:00 to 21:00.
• Architecture: Distinctive and unlike typical city pillar shrines, it is built in the style of a Chinese pavilion, reflecting the historical and cultural ties between Thailand and China.
The Trat City Pillar Shrine is a sacred site, deeply revered as a cornerstone of the local community and a spiritual focal point for both the Thai and Chinese populations in Trat Province.
History
• The shrine was established during the era of King Taksin the Great (when he held the title Phraya Wachiraprakan), back when he led his troops to Trat to gather forces and provisions for the liberation of the kingdom.
• The current shrine structure was rebuilt in 2000, designed in the architectural style of an ancient Chinese palace.
Sacred Objects Housed Within
• City Pillars and Shiva Lingam: The shrine contains two city pillars, as well as an ancient Shiva Lingam brought from Huai Raeng Subdistrict.
• Deities and Sacred Figures: The shrine houses the altar of the City Pillar deity (Sia Ueng Kong), the God of Wealth (Cai Shen Ye), Pathapikamthiang Tai Ti, and various other Chinese deities.
Annual Traditions
• Pu Thao Ma Shrine Festival: Held during the period spanning one month before and after the Chinese New Year.
• City Propitiation Ceremony (Wan Phli Mueang) / Sia Kong’s Birthday Celebration (Sia Kong Sae Yit). (Birthday of the City Pillar Deity): Falls on the 6th day of the waxing moon in the 6th lunar month of each year.
General Information and Location
• Location: Lak Mueang Road, Bang Phra (or Wang Krachae) Subdistrict, Mueang Trat District, Trat Province.
Located near Wat Yotha Nimit.
• Opening Hours: Open daily from 05:00 to 21:00.
• Architecture: Distinctive and unlike typical city pillar shrines, it is built in the style of a Chinese pavilion, reflecting the historical and cultural ties between Thailand and China.
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