• Purpose:
  The ritual is performed to pay respect and seek blessings from the Neak Ta, asking for protection, good fortune, and harmony for the pagoda and villagers.

• Timing:
  It usually takes place annually or during significant religious festivals, often coinciding with the Khmer lunar calendar.

• Ceremony Highlights:

  • Offerings of food, incense, and flowers are made to the Neak Ta shrines.

  • Buddhist monks chant prayers and blessings to invite the spirits’ favor.

  • Traditional music and dance performances accompany the event.

  • The community gathers to participate in the ritual, strengthening social bonds.

Cultural Significance:

Leung Neak Ta Wat Atvea exemplifies the fusion of Buddhist practices with local animist beliefs common in Cambodian spiritual life. It reflects the deep respect villagers have for ancestral spirits and the natural forces believed to safeguard their homes and livelihoods.