Comparison of the Tradition of Holding the Buddha Image in Buddhism with the Floating Ceremony of Ganesha on the Day of Ganeshturthi in Brahmin-Hinduism

Abstract

The objectives of this study were 1) To study the tradition of carrying the Buddha in the water in Buddhism, 2) To study the floating ceremony of Ganesh on Ganeshturthi in Brahmin-Hinduism, 3) To compare of the tradition of holding the Buddha image in Buddhism with the floating ceremony of Ganesha on the Day of Ganeshturthi in Brahmin-Hinduism. Information group; 10 government officials and local people, 6 academics, in Mueang District, Phetchabun Province, analysis the content, descriptive presentation. This is a qualitative research. The analysis and presentation of the descriptive research.
The research results found that 1) Tradition of carrying the Buddha image diving is a tradition that arises from the belief in the supernatural power of the important Buddha image at Wat Traiphum, namely Phra Buddha Maha Thammaraja, which has disappeared and villagers came to see the Buddha statue at Koh Rasan Palace in the Pa Sak River Basin in Phetchabun city. Therefore, during the Sart Thai merit-making festival, there is a ceremony to invite Phra Buddha Maha Thammaracha to float in a procession of boats to bathe in water at Koh Rasan Palace. Currently, it is used for ceremonies at the waterfront of Wat Bost Chana Man. The people of Phetchabun Province joined together to invite Phra Buddha Maha Thammaracha to the diving ceremony and continue the tradition of practice until the present day. 2) Ganesha floating tradition on Ganesh Chaturthi day In the Brahmin-Hindu religion is a tradition of carrying the Ganesha floating in the floating ceremony to worship Lord Ganesha. 3) Comparison of the tradition was found that in the same issue between the ceremony is the dimension of belief that produces positive effects on life to create peace for themselves and their families, promote the aspect of having respect that reflects humility, Increase love and unity in the community, let people know the sacrifice. Sections on different issues, the tradition of carrying the Buddha image is a tradition which is rooted in religious beliefs. The practice of following will help bring happiness and prosperity to oneself and one's family. But the ceremony of Ganesh is believed that Ganesha is the god of all success. Human beings can make any wish they wish.