The royal nine-tiered umbrella ( Thai. นพปฎล มหา เศวตฉัตร , Nophapadon Mahasavetchatat) is the main part of the royal regalia of Thailand . Currently, there are seven nine-tiered umbrellas that are located in different places of the Grand Palace in Bangkok .
Since ancient times, the nine-tier umbrella has been one of the most important symbols of the power of the monarchs of Thailand. As a rule, these umbrellas are located at the royal throne, bed and funeral urn. During the reign of King Mongkut ( Rama IV ), an umbrella made of leaves was replaced with a similar one made of white silk [1] . The multi-level structure of the umbrella symbolizes the idea of the universe in Buddhist cosmology . Initially, the umbrella consisted of six tiers, was subsequently changed to nine-tier, which symbolized the power of the king as the conqueror of eight directions, combined with the burden of royal power.
There are currently seven copies of nine-tier umbrellas in Thailand, which are located in the following places at the Grand Palace in Bangkok:
- Chakri Mahaprasat Hall
- Dusit Mahaprasat Hall
- Hall Amarin Vinichay
- Paysan Thaksin Hall
- Chakrapad Phiman Hall
- the throne room of Ananda Samakh , in the immediate vicinity of .
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See also
- Royal regalia of Thailand
Notes
- ↑ The royal regalia and utensils of Siam (Not available link) . The appeal date is July 24, 2016. Archived September 6, 2017.
Literature
- HG Quadritch Wales: Siamese State Ceremonies. London 1931, Reprint by Curzon Press, Richmond 1992, ISBN 0-7007-0269-5