Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Revisited BE2567 ~ Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao Chinese Shrine (林府姑娘) Of Pattani - Thailand (Part 1/2).

The 靈慈聖宮 Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao Shrine (林府姑娘) in Pattani ~ Thailand holds significant cultural and religious importance in the region. Situated in the heart of Pattani City, this revered shrine is dedicated to Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao, a legendary figure revered by locals for her benevolence and miraculous powers. The shrine serves as a focal point for worship, pilgrimage, and community gatherings, attracting devotees and visitors from across Thailand and beyond.
Photo taken at front side Shrine Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao and the temple name 靈慈聖宮.
Photo taken with the big incense pot of Dragon Head Turtle for the base.
The origin name of the Shrine 靈慈宮 Leng Ju Khieng.
The main altar with venerated sacred 清水祖师 wooden sculpture.
The information counter for the shrine.
The counter for items for praying and offering.
The altar of Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao (Lim Gu Niang) 林府姑娘.
The side courtyard with photo of the Legends of Eight Immortals.

The sacred ornate sedan chair use for devotees ferry their gods during the festival event. The sacred Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao Festival (งานสมโภชเจ้าแม่ลิ้มกอเหนี่ยว) is held every year in Pattani (starting on the 14th day of the Chinese New Year). The following day on the 15th, the wooden image of Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao and other statues of various deities worshipped at this temple as well as others from the neighbourhood temples are carried by the locals in a grand procession. The images are carried across the Pattani River for bathing in the water and later in the day, the carriers also walked over fire.
The side altar and back side altar with venerated 福德正神, Mercy Guan Yin and other Chinese religious figures.
The sacred LingQi 令旗 of Shrine Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao.
On the side there is also a goddess museum and also places to hold festival event.
The new built Pillar and colorfully decorated traditional Chinese pagoda in the courtyard.
The giant water tank with Dragon and Phoenix, built in BE2530.
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See amulets from Shrine 林府姑娘 Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao at:

http://thaiamulets-dhammapath.blogspot.com/search/label/Chao%20Mae%20Lim%20Ko%20Niao 

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See more other Thai amulets at:

http://www.thaiamulets-dhammapath.blogspot.com/?m=0 

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