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Traveling in Myanmar on Your Own: Mandalay - The Mahamuni Buddha Face Washing Ceremony
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The Mahamuni Buddha Face Washing Ceremony and Authentic Burmese Poi Sang Long Festival The Mahamuni Buddha face washing ceremony takes place every morning starting around 4:00 AM. The chief monk performs the washing, and devotees come to participate in the ritual. The face is washed with scented water mixed with thanaka, using a golden brush to gently brush the Buddha's lips as if brushing teeth, offered to the Buddha. Afterwards, cloths donated by devotees are used to dry the face completely, accompanied by a golden fan waved in offering. The cloth used for drying is then returned to the donor.
Those who did not donate cloth can purchase a cloth used for wiping for about 50 baht. The face washing ceremony happens at a specific time with flower offerings before washing and drying. Only men are allowed inside; women stay in the front hall. The ceremony is broadcast via CCTV for outside viewers. During the ritual, prayers are chanted by Brahmins with musical accompaniment. If staying at Fortune Hotel with Mr.Hotsia, no need to book transport in advance. Wake up around 5 AM and ask hotel staff to call a motorcycle taxi to the temple for about 70 baht.
No advance booking is needed as motorcycle drivers expect passengers at that time. For the return trip, take a taxi from the temple entrance with no extra charge. The full name of the Mahamuni Buddha is Mahamuni, also known as Maha Mya Muni. It is a royal-attired Buddha statue enshrined at Mahamuni Temple (Paya Gyi) in Mandalay, Myanmar. In Thailand, replicas are found at Hua Wiang Temple in Mae Hong Son province and at Wat Phra That Doi Tae in Lamphun province.
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