Thousands of people pay homage to Buddha's relics at Quan Su Pagoda

At 6am, the pagoda officially opened to welcome pilgrims. The number of people coming was very large. The organizing committee arranged a soft fence connecting the Vietnam - Soviet Union Friendship Labor Cultural Palace to the pagoda gate to ensure order. Many people had been waiting since the night before on the sidewalk of Quan Su Street to enter to worship.

People lined up at the Vietnam - Soviet Union Friendship Cultural Palace.

The Buddha's relics are enshrined on the first floor of the Quan Su Pagoda hall, open for worship until 9 p.m. on May 14, 15, and 16. After this time, the relics will be brought to Tam Chuc Pagoda ( Ha Nam ).

As noon approached, the crowd grew larger and larger. Everyone kept order, chanted Buddha's name, and made vows to pay homage to the Buddha's relics.

The organizers also said that they will not charge any fees, accept offerings, wreaths, or organize worship at the place of worship. To maintain the solemnity, the organizers remind worshipers to follow the instructions to line up in an orderly manner, remain silent, and not take photos or film in the area where the Buddha's relics are enshrined.

The solemn and orderly procession of people paying homage to the Buddha's relics. Photo: GIAC NGHIA

People with poor health, the elderly, and people with disabilities are considered for priority lanes. Children under 2 years old and people wearing inappropriate clothing will not be allowed to enter. Visitors are limited in bringing personal items; weapons, dangerous substances, food/drink, and items that may disrupt order and security are prohibited.

Before arriving in Hanoi , Buddha's relics were enshrined at Thanh Tam Pagoda (HCMC) and Ba Den Mountain (Tay Ninh), attracting a large number of Buddhists and people to come and worship.

MAI AN

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/hang-ngan-nguoi-chiem-bai-xa-loi-duc-phat-tai-chua-quan-su-post795161.html