Should know! Why did the Khmer king put a leaf on his ear during each ceremony?

    Coming into the modern era of 2021, we observe that a large number of young Cambodians of the next generation seem to be less interested or ignorant in relation to the superstitious works, as well as the dynasty of the current Khmer king.

Not only that, it can also be said that the story and respect for superstitions and sacred objects in the Khmer Royal Palace, there are few people who know and know about it, most of them are only courtiers who occupy this part. And only the ancients know.

Recently, some people have been wondering and wanting to know why the current King of Cambodia, King Norodom Sihamoni, put a light green leaf in the corner of Preah Karna ( His ears) to celebrate the traditional national festivals, and these also make people really wonder what it means to put a leaf in the ear?

In particular, through a detailed explanation of a Facebook account called IMan-KH described:

"Wondering?" What is this leaf? Why did the King cut this leaf during the celebration of the traditional national festival ??

In the traditional royal ceremony, what leaves does the King put on the ear (ear) and for what?

This is a leaf, a leaf with three leaves, representing the three Vedas, a diamond crown, representing the three great deities: Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma.

The three deities unite on the same stalk, not separated, showing the unity of the power of glory, victory over all enemies.

The three deities represent the ancient ancestors and deities of the universe.

Khmer tradition to plant a palm tree near the house to protect people, ghosts, monsters and happiness in the village. Phnov is also an excellent Khmer traditional medicine. ”