Collection of offerings, mantras and methods of worship

Mother of the Car is a sacred object that Thais believe resides in boats and all vehicles. If you worship Mother of the Car properly, Mother of the Car will help protect you and make your car usage go smoothly and safely. It also helps to enhance your life and career. Therefore, anyone who uses a car for work should never neglect to worship Mother of the Car.

History of worshiping Mother of the Car

The belief in Mother of the Car has its roots in ancient Thai culture, especially in the era when water transportation was the main route for travel and trade. In the past, Thais believed that Mother of the Car was a spirit that resided in boats, protecting travelers from danger.

As Thai society developed and other types of vehicles were increasingly used, the belief in Mother of the Car expanded to other types of vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and even airplanes. This made worshiping Mother of the Car a part of Thai travel culture.

Why should we worship Mother of the Car?

For good fortune

Worshiping Mother of the Car is a way to show respect and ask for a blessing for safe travel, which will bring good luck and success in work related to using cars on the road.

To ask for safe driving No accidents

It is believed that paying respect to Mae Yanang will help our vehicles be safe from various dangers, no damage or accidents.

To ask for forgiveness

If there is an accident or a problem with the vehicle, paying respect to Mae Yanang will be an apology for our carelessness or mistakes.

When should we pay respect to Mae Yanang?

Paying respect to Mae Yanang can be done on many occasions, depending on the beliefs and convenience of each person. But generally, it is usually done on the following occasions:

When buying a new car, to ask for blessings for the new car to be safe, no problems, and to bring good luck to the owner.
When driving for the first time, to ask for blessings for the first use of the car to be smooth and safe.
When traveling long distances, to ask for blessings for a safe long trip without any obstacles.
When using a car on important days such as New Year's Day, Songkran, or religious holidays.
You can pay respect every day for good fortune. Some people may choose to pay respect to Mae Yanang every day before traveling for peace of mind and good fortune.

Paying respect to Mae Yanang of the car correctly can be done in the car.

Paying respect to Mae Yanang of the car correctly

Offerings to the Mother of the Car
9 incense sticks
Fresh flower garlands
Clean water
Steamed rice
Betel leaves and 3 pieces of tobacco
3 rolls of tobacco
5 types of fruits: ripe bananas, red dragon fruit, coconut, red pomegranate, and orange
3 types of auspicious desserts: Thong Yip, Thong Yot, Foi Thong, Sali, Thua Fu, or Khanom Thian

Mantras for worshiping the Mother of the Car
Prayer to pay homage to the car's goddess for wealth

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhasa (3 times)

Suthinang Watthuthananang Asawe Khayawahang Hotu

Tutiyamphi Suthinang Watthuthananang Asawe Khayawahang Hotu

Tatiyam Suthinang Watthuthananang Asawe Khayawahang Hotu

Farewell words for paying homage to the car's goddess

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahe Khayawahang Samma Sambuddhasa (3 times)

Puttangla Thammangla Sangkangla

I would like to take leave of these things to be given as alms, as medicine, and not to cause harm.

Na Sesang Mangkala Yachama

Steps for paying homage to the car's goddess

Prepare the place
Choose a clean and tidy place, such as the front of the car or inside the car. Usually, it is the front of the car or the windshield.

Prepare the offerings
Place the offerings neatly and arrange them appropriately. Flowers, incense, and candles are usually placed in the front, and desserts or fruits are placed in the back.

Light the incense and candles and say the worship words.
Light the incense and candles neatly, by lighting the candles first and then the incense. Then chant the prayer to worship the goddess as mentioned above with a calm and focused mind.

Pray. Say a wish as desired, such as asking for a safe journey, a smooth work, or other wishes as desired.

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Reference information

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