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Your Chariot Awaits

November 17, 2008 urngarden.com

Galyani Vadhana
Galyani Vadhana

Ever since Thailand’s 84 year old Princess Galyani Vadhana passed away on January 2nd, artists and technicians have been busy over the past 10 months readying Princess’ chariot for her final ride. Some fast facts on this ancient rig.

Thai funeral chariot

Weighs in at 14 tons. Compare to a cargo van 2.5 tons.

Pulled by 228 soldiers. Seems like horse power would be better, but none of the ancient chariots have Hemis. The chariot will carry the Princess on a long procession around the heart of Bangkok, using levers, gears, winches, and manpower.

Thai funeral Chariot

Dates back to 1875, built during the reign of King Rama I.

Despite it’s size, it’s a piece of rolling art. Elegantly carved in wood, gleaming with mirrors, gem stones and gold leaf.

The chariots will roll for the first time since 1995 when they were used during the cremation ceremony of the King’s mother.

Ceremonies started on November 14.

Source: The Straits Times

Filed Under: cremation, funeral service, Memorial Service Ideas, obituaries Tagged With: funeral charioit, funeral pyre, sandlewood urn, thai funeral chariot, Thai Princess

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  1. Erica says

    November 17, 2008 at 12:44 PM

    Wow, that is amazing on so many levels. What a way to be escorted out of this world!

  2. Deidre Blair says

    November 18, 2008 at 10:00 PM

    You certainly get an A+ for this entry. Mine was the shortest entry with little or no information. Hey, at least I am blogging and readership is up!

  3. candace says

    November 19, 2008 at 10:37 AM

    Amazing.

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