Khmer New Year Angels

There are seven different angels that represent each of the seven days the New Year falls on. [SIN03]

Sunday

Tungsa Tevy is adorned with a ruby necklace. A pomegranate flower can be seen tucked behind her ear. On her right hand, she carries a disc of power and on her left hand she holds a shell. Her favorite food is the fig fruit. She rides on a garuda.

Monday

Koreak Tevy wears an aromatic flower Ankeabos tucked behind her ear and pearls around her neck. She drinks oil and carries a sword with her right hand and a cane with her left hand. Koreak Tevy rides the tiger.

Tuesday

Reaksa Tevy wears a lotus flower tucked behind her ear and precious stones around her neck. She drinks blood and carries a trident on her right hand. On her left hand, she carries a bow. Reaksa Tevy rides the horse.

Wednesday

Mondar Tevy wears a fragrant flower tucked behind her ear. Around her neck she wears cat's eye gemstones. She drinks milk and carries a needle on her right hand and a cane on her left hand. Mondar rides the donkey.

Thursday

Keriny Tevy is adorned with the Mondea flower tucked behind her ear and an emerald around her neck. She favors beans and sesames for food. On her right hand she carries a harpoon and on her left she carries a gun. She rides the elephant.

Friday

Kemira Tevy wears a violet flower similar to a lotus flower tucked behind her ear. Around her neck, she wears precious gems. Banana is her favorite fruit. On her right hand she carries a sword and on her left a mandolin, a stringed musical instrument. Kemira rides the water buffalo.

Saturday

Mohurea Tevy wears Trokeat flower tucked behind her ear and sapphires around her neck. She dines on deer meat. On her right hand, she carries a disc of power and on her left hand a trident. Mohurea rides the peacock.



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