The South of Thailand holds fire and water ordeals in the festival to seek Chaomae's
blessings and protection. Devout followers carry the sacred statue, posed on the palanquin,
on their shoulders and walk through the fire. The water ordeal is held at Dechanuchit Bridge.
The procession traverses the river, symbolically signifying Chaomae's having crossed over
the ocean in search of her brother.