article_snippet: First introduced by Buddhist monk, Luang Por Pern, the Bangphra temple brings together thousands of adherents on the first Saturday of March each year.
article_snippet: The practice was first introduced by Buddhist monk, Luang Por Pern, who lived and practiced at the Bangphra temple .
article_snippet: Devotees are also sprayed with holy water during the festival, which is held on the first Saturday of March each year .