To enhance auspiciousness for Asalha Puja Day 2026, the faith-filled full moon Wednesday night at Wat Paramaiyikawat Worawihan, Koh Kret, Nonthaburi, will host a grand ceremony inviting “Phra Upakut rising from the navel of the sea.”
Prepare for a powerful faith phenomenon in Nonthaburi Province during the "Miraculous Full Moon Wednesday" event, featuring the ceremony inviting Phra Upakut to rise from the navel of the sea, allowing Buddhists to worship, seek blessings, and enhance merit, prosperity, and luck according to ancient beliefs.
The event honors Mr. Setha Mosikarat, Governor of Nonthaburi Province, who will preside over the ceremony and participate in inviting Phra Upakut out of the water amid the sacred atmosphere of the full moon night.
Announcing the two-day auspicious merit schedule on 28-29 July 2026 at Wat Paramaiyikawat Worawihan, Koh Kret.
All merit seekers are invited to participate in the important scheduled ceremonies as follows.
Ancient belief holds that Phra Upakut is an arhat with supernatural powers who meditates beneath the navel of the sea. On full moon nights that fall on Wednesday, he transforms into a novice monk to bless beings and receive alms in the human world. Those who make merit by giving alms or participating in the ceremony on this night will experience success, prosperity with flowing wealth, and removal of all obstacles.
