| Visakhapuja Day (1998) | |
The annual commemoration of the Birth, the Enlightenment, and the Parinirvana of the Buddha, events that according to tradition all fell on the same day throughout his life. In Thailand, this day is a public holiday and falls on the 15th day of the waxing moon in the sixth lunar month. This is usually in the second half of May. In Buddhist temples Visakha Bucha is commemorated by a candle procession, the singing of mantras, and preaching. Stamps depicting: This mural at Wat Sri Ihyam in Bangkok depicts a scene from the Vithura Chadok in which the giant Punnaka flies on his winged horse with Vithura Bandit tied to its tail. Chadok of Wetsandorn, the Buddha in his tenth and last incarnation as bodhisattva. A story that emphasizes the merit of ‘giving’. Wetsandorn was born the son of king Sanjaya and queen Pusati who ruled over the kingdom of Sivi and from an early age he enjoyed giving things away.
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| Issued Country | Thailand |
| Issued Year | 10.05.1998 |
| Category | Buddhist Arts Theme 3: The Buddhist Pantheon as seen through Postage Stamps Buddhist Story Buddhist Festival |
| Type | First Day Cover |