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The Mysterious White Elephant Thailand
By Thai-Eyes | July 16, 2010
Because of their great rarity white elephants are holy in Thailand.
Thai people believe the mysterious white elephant is a being
in an advanced stage on the way to Nirvana.
The first historical record of a white elephant in Siam,
is dated back to the year 1471
and King Borommatrailokkanant (1448-1488).
The King of Siam Maha Chakkraphat (1548 – 1568)
kept the title Phra Chao Chang Phuak, King of the white elephants.
Image: white elephant yant
By law, all found white elephants must be presented to the King of Thailand
and it´s a very good omen for a regency,
the sooner a white elephant is found.
White elephants are not allowed to be used to work
and their accommodation occasions enormous costs,
because of their fragile health.
Image: His Majesty the King of Thailand and his beloved white elephant
Phra Savet Adulyadej Pahon
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand has got
11 white elephants. Doubtless, the most eminent of them
is the 46 years old (2010) white elephant bull Phra Savet Adulyadej Pahon.,
with a strong and independent mind.
His famous predecessor Phra Savet Worawan, the pride
of Rama V, King Chulalongkorn the Great, died just 2 years after
the dead of the King.
Image: His Majesty the King of Thailand and his beloved white elephant
Phra Savet Adulyadej Pahon
Topics: Religion & Superstition | 1 Comment »
July 29th, 2010 at 08:57
This really was interesting. You see the royal elephant on very rare occasions taking a stroll to the private royal beach with a procession of tenders. However it is a great honor to even cast your eyes on this majestic beast. It is fascinating to know that the current Monarch has 11 though.