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Why do you have to pay respect to Mother Earth before planting a house?

🏡🙏 Why did the ancients pay homage to Mother Earth before planting a house?

If building a house, many families often perform a ceremony to pay homage to Mother Earth before starting the pile or building, because they believe it is for the permission of the owner of the land and for the auspiciousness of the inhabitants.

So how did this belief come about?

🌍 1. Permission to use space. Ancient people believed that "Mother Earth" was the god who preserved the land. Building a house was a change of space, so they should say permission and show respect before starting the work.

🏠 2. Let the construction be smooth. There is a belief that honoring Mother Earth will ensure the smooth construction, reduce obstacles, prevent potential problems, and make the mechanic work safely.

✨ 3. For the sake of auspiciousness, the householder believes that this ceremony will bring prosperity, stability, peace and fortune to the home and family members.

🙏 4. Expressing gratitude for nature. The land is the foundation of everything. Adoring the earth is like showing gratitude for nature that allows man to live and live.

👨‍👩‍👧 5. Continue the Thai tradition. The ceremony of Mother Earth is part of Thai culture that has been passed down for generations. Even those who do not believe in the supernatural, many people perform the ceremony for comfort and the preservation of customs.

🌼 Popular offerings • Incense, candles and flowers

• Seasonal fruits

• Clean or coconut water

• Hammered rice, flowers or garland

• Savory food (depending on the beliefs of each locality)

🔬 What about the truth? Currently, there is no scientific evidence to confirm that Mother Earth's worship directly affects the success of housebuilding, but this ceremony is psychologically, culturally valuable and allows homeowners to start construction with determination, prudence and respect for the place.

💬 You are...Before building a house, will you pay homage to Mother Earth? Or have you ever attended this ceremony with your family? Let's share your experience. 👇

# Mother Earth # Plant a house # Ancient beliefs # Auspicious ceremony # Mu line# Thai Culture # Narrative # Sirim # New Home # Tikkom

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