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Royal Merit-Making Ceremony Honors Supreme Patriarch's 99th Birthday

A royal merit-making ceremony at Wat Rajabophit honored the Supreme Patriarch's 99th birthday on June 26, with a general representing His Majesty presenting royal gifts and conducting Buddhist rituals.

6 Jul Khaosod

On Friday, June 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM, His Majesty graciously appointed General Chaklemsakul to represent him at a royal merit-making ceremony dedicated to Princess Patcharakitiyabha at Wat Rajabophit Sathit Maha Simaram. Upon arrival, General Chaklemsakul presented flowers and made offerings of incense and candles at the monument of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn. He then proceeded to the ordination hall, where he lit incense and candles in reverence before the Buddha image and made additional offerings honoring past kings and members of the royal family, including Queen Sirikit and Princess Patcharakitiyabha.

The Supreme Patriarch subsequently led the ceremony, lighting candles at the stupa containing the names of twenty royal monks and conducting religious chanting. After the monks completed their recitations, General Chaklemsakul presented lustral water and ritual items graciously provided by His Majesty and Her Majesty the Queen as gifts to the Supreme Patriarch in celebration of his 99th birthday. The monks chanted auspicious verses, and additional Buddhist chants honoring his 99 years were performed. General Chaklemsakul then presented royal gifts to the monks, who offered their blessings. The Supreme Patriarch presented commemorative items before General Chaklemsakul's departure.

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