New Year's Welcome Prayer at Buddha (Salaya)
New Year's prayers related to "Salaya" are usually held in the Buddha Province of Nakhon Pathom (4th Buddha Road near Salaya), with a large event, "Prayer Across the Year, Pure with Heart, Charity," on the night of Dec 31-Jan 1, and there may be a nearby temple that also hosts the event, and there is also a Guan Usalaya Shrine that is open for New Year's blessings, but most focus on blessings, not overnight prayers.
Main activities at Buddha (Salaya):
Activities: Evening prayers, Dharma performances, Dharma practices, meditation, and other important ceremonies.
Dates: 31 December 2025 to 1 January 2026 (for 2026).
Location: Courtyard of Sisakra, President of the Buddhist Province of Sukhok (Line 4 Buddha).
Track Channel: The National Buddhist Office (ONAB) has Facebook Live.
Nearby temples that may be organized:
Swan Garden Temple: Hold a cross-year prayer event, "New Year's Eve, Thai Way, Welcome New Year, Buddhist Way."
How to Join:
Buddha: Go to the event or contact the National Buddhist Office (0-2441-7966).
Temple Near Home: Prayer across the year at a temple near your home, too.
Introduction:
Check out the latest information from Buddha's Facebook page or the National Buddhism Agency.
To emphasize the request of gods, the Guanu Salaya Shrine is open for worship during the New Year.