Special meanings of seven types of sandalwood flowers

For the Royal Cremation for His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on October 26, the traditional sandalwood flowers have been made from fragrant trees taken from the Kui Buri National Park in Prachuap Kiri Khan.
The sandalwood flowers will be used by His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and members of the Royal Family on the day of the cremation. 
King Vajiralongkorn in May this year ordered that a project be organised for public members to learn how to make cremation sandalwood flowers. The flowers will be offered during the Royal Cremation ceremony. 
There are seven types of sandalwood flowers for the ceremony, and each has a special meaning:
Daffodil, known in Thai as Dararat, was the late King Bhumibol’s favourite flower. The late King often presented this flower to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit when they stayed in Switzerland. 
Dararat is popularly offered to a loved one, as it signifies honour, bravery and hope. 
“Dara” means star and “Rat” is a precious gem.
Rose represents true love, as well as the loyalty of the people toward His Majesty the late King Bhumibol.
Cotton rose, known in Thai as Dok Phuttan, represents stability and fertility. The Chinese regard it as an auspicious flower. The cotton rose may turn three colours on the same day, which is analogous to the cycle of life.
White lily represents honesty and the loyalty of the people toward the late King Bhumibol.
Orchid is a symbol of stability, love, and grace, representing the benevolence of His Majesty the late King in performing his numerous royal activities.
Chabathip is a newly created flower representing demise and divinity. It is meant to be a final tribute to the late King Bhumibol, who has a permanent place in Thai people’s hearts.
Chabanu represents the heartfelt condolences of the people from all walks of life. It is a symbol of all Thai hearts in paying their final tributes to the late King in the Royal Cremation ceremony.

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