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| Important Buddhist Religious Day - Asalha Bucha Day (1997) | |
To commemorate the annual Asalha Bucha Day, which is held on the day of the full moon in July commemorating the first sermon of the Buddha given to the five monks in Sarnath This mural at Wat Sri Ihyam in Bangkok depicts the scene of the Candakumara Jataka when Indra descends from heaven and intervenes to prevent the sacrifice to the gods taking place, by destroying the multi-tiered umbrellas. Khandahala, the unprincipled chief court Brahmin, is seen in the top right corner, while King Ekaraja is depicted below trying to flee on an elephant. The righteous Prince Candakumara, depicted with a radsami or halo, is seated in the background, overlooking the scene.
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| Issued Country | Thailand |
| Issued Year | 1997 |
| Category | Events Buddhist Story Buddhist Festival |
| Type | Postage Stamps |