Payanak is Thai word mean Naga. People believe that Naga is god. The appearance of Naga are full of power. Besides Naga can impersonate to be human. Naga is ascetic and give alms. He lives in nether world city.
According to Thai belief, there is god in Mekong River which we call Naga. Each of year, amounts of people are dead in Mekong River. People believe that it occurs from God in river. Thus, they built shrine namely “Song Nang Goddess” at coast of Mekong River to worship and protect from any danger for people who work in Mekong River.
Moreover, it is to believe that every year when Buddhist lent end. It is the day that God come down from second heaven to the world. Many Nagas who live in Mekong River will congratulate by lighting firework for offering the Buddha. People call “Bangfaipayanak”.
According to belief of Oriental people, it is to believe that Naga and Dragon are scared article and powerful. Hindus believe that Naga close to any gods.
Crest of Naga is the symbol of mightiness, richness and luck.
For Thai people, we always see the symbol of Naga in forms of painting, sculpture and handicraft. Naga Legend is an inspiration of Thai architecture especially for buildings, Wat, King building and religious place. Regarding to Thai Tradition, it is to believe that great Naga, Sadung Naga, is appropriate for magnificent institution.
Naga is miraculous animal which have special property is that it can impersonate. Naga has a supernatural power
and its life is similar to human’s.
Thus, Naga is full of supernatural power. Thais believe in amulets that have form of Naga. Thais believe that wearing these amulets will receive power from Naga in protection from the bad things and turn the owner’s fate into good luck.
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According to legend of Bangfaipayanak phenomenon, Naga has a close relationship to people for a long time since Buddha’s lifetime period. Mujlin Naga spread out to protect Buddha from any obstructions.
Many buddhist saints who strictly practice the Dharman say that when there is meditation practice, many Nagas come to listen a sermon.
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