Bangkok: Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun was finally coronated on Saturday after ascending the throne two years ago, in a $31 million three-day celebration that comes almost 69 years since the last coronation. The coronation took place at the Chakrabat Biman Royal Residence at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, CNN reported.
The celebrations started with the water purification ceremony, where holy water from Thailand’s 76 provinces was poured over the 66-year-old’s head, back and hands. Following this, the King, wearing a glitzy gold robe and embroidered pants, participated in an anointment ritual at the Grand Palace’s Baisal Daksin Throne Hall, which draws on a blend of Buddhism and Brahmanism. Eight different key Thai leaders, including Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, handed him blessed water. The ceremonies ended with the King sitting beneath a nine-tiered umbrella which means that he has now officially succeeded his late father Bhumibol Adulyadej also known as Rama IX as the King of Thailand. (IANS)
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