Buddhist ceremony [1968]

The cremation of Nang Phayamahamonti(Phaengsi Rotsaphon) was held in March,1968 in Vientiane capital.From left to right,Sathouyai Mao Manivangso Wat Xiengthong,Sathouyai Bounchanh Keophothichitto Wat Xieng Moun,Unknown monk,Phra Ajan Xali Kantasilo Wat Sokpaluang(Vientiane),Unknown monk,Sathouyai Khamchanh Virachittamahathera War Saen Soukharam,Sathouyai Khamphan Silasangvaro Wat Khili,Sathouyai Phan Tissavangso Wat Mai,Phra Ajanmaha Jaroun Vajilalangsi Wat Phonphanao(Vientiane),Sathou Ounheun Hasapanyo Wat Nong(the last monk).Nang Phayamahamonti(Original named Phaengsi) was the only one daughter of Phaya Phanthanaloukthao and Nang Phaya Phaengdy,she was born on Friday12 February,1892,B.E.2434 at Ban Khili,Luangprabang.She was got married to Ajan Manh Rotsaphon,and had 12 daughters named:1.Phaya Sinakhonxai(Sisouphanh Rotsaphon),2.Nang Phaya Duangchanh Xongvilai,3.Nang Phay Khamphaeng Viravout,4.Nang Khamphou Inthavong,5.Thao Khammoun Rotsaphon,6.Nang Khammoon Phommarin,7.Nang Phay Khammeun Saramany,and 5 children died when they were young.When her husband died she continually made merit or donation until the end of her life.She died at 6 pm on Thursday14 March,1968,B.E.2510 at her son's house(Thao Khammoun Rotsaphon) at Ban Khounta,Sikottabong District,Vientiane.She totally was 73 years old,1 month and 2 days.(This photo is the same as C0374).

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.