Meritorious Deeds: Buddhist Devotees Throng To Pagodas In Nay Pyi Taw

Buddhist devotees thronged to pagodas across the country, Monday to observe the fullmoon of Tazaungmone. In Nay Pyi Taw, 11th Tazaungdaing lotus-robe offering ceremony was held in conjunction with the successful conclusion ceremony of the 120th Pathana Pali chanting ceremony at Uppatasanti Pagoda. 

At the event, officials offered Tazaungdaing lotus-robe, alms, fruits, flowers and water to Buddha images at the pagoda. On the occasion, the congregation took the Nine Precepts from the Nay Pyi Taw Lewe Township Paunk Myaing Pariyatti monastery Sayadaw and listened to the parittas.

They then offered offertories to the Sayadaws and Sanghas and shared merits for the meritorious deeds. In the evening, Buddhists devotees and members of various religious Associations lit 9,000 oil lamps and recited parittas at the pagoda.

Likewise, prominent pagodas in Nay Pyi Taw were teemed with pilgrims and visitors across the country on the full-moon day. Moreover, Nay Pyi Taw Zoological Gardens, Safari Park, National Races Village and hot springs were crowded with visitors and locals.