Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province | 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral Ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage
The atmosphere in the pavilion during the ritual. The mediums sit in the pavilion, while the participants are outside | Slide
Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province | 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage
The ancestral spirit house pictured is larger than those of other families, reflecting the importance of the royal spirits. | Slide
Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province | 12-15 March 1986 – Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage
Spirit mediums descend on an ancestral spirit house for the ancestral ritual | Slide
Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province | 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage
Ancestor spirit mediums participating in the ancestral ritual. | Slide
Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province | 12-15 March 1986 – Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage
Members of the lineage in their ancestral spirit house for the ancestral ritual. In addition to the ancestral spirits, spirits of relatives and family followers are also worshipped within the spirit hierarchy. At the apex of the hierarchy sits Chao Pu Luang, followed by Chao Phuttawong, Chao Horchan, Chao Saen Prahan, Chao Madai, Chao Ma Khieow and others. The site of the ritual switches between the ancestral spirit house and a pavilion. Participants enter the spirit house to consult the spirits about their problems. | Slide
Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province | 12-15 March 1986 – Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage
Members of the lineage in their ancestral spirit house for the ancestral ritual. In addition to the ancestral spirits, spirits of relatives and family followers are also worshipped within the spirit hierarchy. At the apex of the hierarchy sits Chao Pu Luang, followed by Chao Phuttawong, Chao Horchan, Chao Saen Prahan, Chao Madai, Chao Ma Khieow and others. The site of the ritual switches between the ancestral spirit house and a pavilion. Participants enter the spirit house to consult the spirits about their problems. | Slide
Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province | 12-15 March 1986 – Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage
Members of the lineage in their ancestral spirit house for the ancestral ritual. In addition to the ancestral spirits, spirits of relatives and family followers are also worshipped within the spirit hierarchy. At the apex of the hierarchy sits Chao Pu Luang, followed by Chao Phuttawong, Chao Horchan, Chao Saen Prahan, Chao Madai, Chao Ma Khieow and others. The site of the ritual switches between the ancestral spirit house and a pavilion. Participants enter the spirit house to consult the spirits about their problems. | Slide
Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province | 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage
Spirit mediums participate in the ancestral ritual. Mediums must be related to one another, and are generally elderly women. | Slide
Ancestral Ritual, Prae Province | 12-15 March 1986 - Ancestral ritual of the Phrae Royal lineage
Spirit mediums participate in the ancestral ritual. Mediums must be related to one another, and are generally elderly women. | Slide