The procession, carrying an image of Iw Keng, made its way to the tip of Saphan Hin before returning along the same route to the shrines, north of Phuket Town.
Despite a downpour of heavy rain, Thais and foreigners, most of whom were dressed in white, lined the streets to observe the procession.
Along the route tables of offerings had been prepared for the gods to enjoy en route, while dispensing blessings to the faithful.
Devotees from the Hai Yian Geng Shrine in Baan Mai Khao and from the Seng Leng Tong Shrine in Muang Mai also held their street processions today.
The street processions continue tomorrow (Oct 18), as follows:
- 6:45am - Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine (Samkong)
- 7:00am - Thee Gong Tua Shrine (Phuket Town)
- 7:00am - Sam Sian Tong Shrine (Chalong)
- 7:00am - Guan Yu Shrine (Ban Nabon)
- 7:00am - Ngore Choon Gend Baanya Shrine (Baan Ya)
- 8:15am - Tai Houd Tong Shrine (Surin Beach)
- 8:30am - Bu Seng Tong Shrine (Baan Kian)
For a full list of all the street processions to be held during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, click here.