The analsis of local belief and ritual towards Mae Sri Sa Phom monument, Mueang District, Si Sa Ket

Abstract

This purposes of the research were to studied belief and ritual of the localpeople towards Mae Sri Sa Phom monument, symbol and the ritual and the importance of the belief and ritual that was in accordance with local people way of life. The fieldwork data was collected by observation and interview with the local scholar.

The result showed that local people belief appeared to have 5 types 1) themonument was one of Si Sa Ket symbols. 2) the monument was the sacred object of Si Sa Ket. 3) the monument was protected by Mae Sri Sa Ket spirit and able to grant wishes. 4) the monument created the familiar feeling like the ancestor of Si Sa Ket people. 5) the belief of using the sign of Mae Sri Sa Phom monument and her name reflecting the belief, idea and feeling affected from Buddhism, Brahman, Hindu and traditional belief. It also related to the local people way of life and the ritual pattern appearing in the whole picture or individual affected the basis understanding of idea and belief to be the benefit to the advancement of local and country.