The ceremony of construction Concerning pile foundation 1–9

The project creating the huge Buddha statue “Phraphutthamingmongkhol-akenagakhiri”. The principal Buddha statue of Muang Phuket, facing to the east, enshrined at the top of Mount Nagakerd, Karon Sub-district, Muang District in Phuket Province. Ven. Phra Khru Visuddhikitayabhon -the Ecclesiastical Commune-Chief, Chalong Sub-district, Kittisangkharam Temple, Phuket province, and Buddhist followers sharing great merit operated the following events

April 9, 2002.
The area was approved by Mr. Plodprasop Surasawadi, the Director General of Forestry Department.

May 26, 2002. (Buddhist Lent Day).
Foundation stone laying by General Phijit Kulawanich, Privy Councilor.

July 11, 2002.
Piling laying foundation performed by Police Lieutenant General Somkhuan Harikul, Director concerning village scouts under the royal patronage.

October 26, 2002.
Ceremony celebrating the principal Buddha statue’s foundation performed by Mr.Siwa Saengmani, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.

November 9, 2002.
The first ceremony of casting central concrete pile of the principle Buddha statue by Ven. Phra Khru Visuddhikitayabhon, the Ecclesiastical Commune-Chief Chalong Sub - district, Phuket Provice.

November 25, 2002.
The second ceremony of casting central concrete pile for the principal Buddha statue performed by Ven. Phra Rajabramajara (Phra Ajarn Thong Sirimanggalo), the Abbot of Phrathat Sijomthong Worawihan Temple, Chiangmai Province.

December 21, 2002.
The third ceremony of casting central concrete pile for the principal Buddha statue performed by Ven. Phra Silamanggala (Phra Ajarn Thong), the Abbot of Samphaochoei Temple, Panarae District, Pattani Province.

January 21, 2003.
The fourth ceremony of casting central concrete pile for the principal Buddha statue performed by Ven. Phra Khru Bhavanasumon (Dej Sumano), Thumnai Temple, Phatthalung Province. Ajarn Renu Thatnarong, Trainer involved in mental development for wisdom and peace.

February 15, 2003.
The fifth ceremony of casting central concrete pile for the principal Buddha statue performed by Ven. Phra Khru Samuha Kaewbunyabhago, the Abbot of Phrathat Chaiyamani Sikhalok Temple (Khao Poon Temple), Nakhon Sri-thammarat Province. Ven. Phra Khru Mettabhirom, the Eclesiastical District Officer.Chief Monk of District. The Abbot of Latthiwanaram Temple, Phuket Province. Khun Theerawut Sritularak, the President of Jui-tui Tao-bokeng Chinese Shrine, Phuket Province

February 22, 2003.
The sixth ceremony of casting central concrete pile for the principal Buddha statue performed by the President of Tractors and Parts Association of Thailand. Ven. Phra Khru Sisidharmanidhesa, the Abbot of Srinuan Temple, Khonkaen Province.

March 15, 2003.
The seventh ceremony of casting central concrete pile for the principal Buddha statue performed by Ven. Phra Khru Bunyabhinanda, the Abbot of Pamok Temple, Phang – nga Province. Ven. Phra Khru Kijjanukara, the Abbot of Nagaram Temple. Phuket Province./

March 29, 2003.
The eighth ceremony of casting central concrete pile for the principal Buddha statue performed by Abbot Anonda Aditadharmo, the Abbot of Thakradan Temple. Chiangmai Province. Ven. Phra Khru Vijit Subhakarn, the Ecclesiastical Commune-Chief, Thepkrasattri Sub – district, Phuket Province. Ven. Phra Dhevpariyatimedhi, the Ecclesiastical Regional Governor, Section 17, Cholaprathanrangsarit Temple, Bangkok. Khun Kanjana Limpanich, Phae Pla Chokkanjana, Phuket Province.

April 9, 2003.
The forest robe presentation ceremony performed by the Assembly of Mitrapradusamphan, Admiral Prachumtham Mokhavet. Admiral Dilok Patharakoson Captain Praphan Jarumani.

April 10, 2003.
The forest robe presentation ceremony performed by Ven. Phra Khru Maoondharmarata (Laung Pho Fu), the Ecclesiastical District Officer, Bangpakong District, Chacherngsao Province. Ven. Phra Khru Manoondharmavatara (Laung Pho Sakhorn), the Abbot of Nong Krab Temple, Ban Khai District, Rayong Province. Ven. Phra Khru Bhidhakjoladharma (Luang Pho Thongbai), the Abbot of Ban Kao Temple, Phanthong District, Chonburi, Khun Wuthiphong Chaisaeng, Member of Parliament, Chacherngsao Province.

April 26, 2003.
The consecration ceremony performed by Ven. Phra Brahmavajirayana, the Abbot of Yannava Temple, Committee of Senior Monk Association.

April 27, 2003.
The ninth ceremony of casting central concrete pile for the principal Buddha statue performed by:

• Ven. Phra Khru Manoondharmarata (Laung Pho Fu), Chief Monk of Bangpakong District, Chacherngsao Province.
• Ven. Phra Khru Manundharmavatara (Laung Pho Sakhorn), the Abbot of Nong Krab Temple, Ban Khai District, Rayong Province.
• Ven. Phra Khru Prabhasarasirikaguna, the Abbot of Khao Kong Temple, Narathiwat Province.
• Ven. Phra Khru Bunjuayjagaro, Phajom Cave Temple, Chiangrai Province.
• Khun Pamook – Khun Thanyarat Atchariyachai, the President of Kata Group Hotel.
• Khun Sombat – Khun Urairat Atiset, the President of Katathani.
• Khun Wuthiphong – Khun Jarunee Chotthammaphorn.
• Khun Woraphan Suwanchawalit.
• Khun Phornsak Akharathipphaiboon, Managing Director.
• Mineral and Chemical Co., Ltd. (Thailand).