Over 2,500 followers and fortune-seekers yesterday thronged Phatthanathammaram temple, also identified as Ban Dan Chong Jom temple, in Gab Cheing district, Surin, to get their hands on monk-inspired commemorative amulets. These amulets were being distributed to raise funds for the development of the biggest statue ever made in the likeness of Luang Poo Heng, a famous monk who’s deeply revered in Thailand’s southern Isaan region.
These sacred tokens bore the numbers 5,four, and 1, a sequence believed to be a ‘lucky number,’ which many hope to make use of within the upcoming lottery draw. Believed to be a winner, based on a Chinese vlog that speculates on ‘lucky numbers,’ the sequence has stirred interest, triggering an influx of locals and monk devotees, eager to attempt their fortunes.
The consecration ceremony for these amulets happened that day, led by Luang Poo Heng, a venerable 96 year outdated monk and abbot of Phatthanathammaram temple, alongside different senior monks. A visiting crowd of two,500 obtained these amulets freed from charge, and folks who couldn’t make the ceremony have been buying or renting them from others for 200 to 300 baht every. Those with the numbers eight and 9 fetched a higher worth of 5,000 baht, and those with 168 on them are promoting for an impressive 10 thousand baht apiece, reported Sanook.
Another hanging characteristic of these amulets is the variability, with many produced from totally different materials and colours obtainable for the devotees. There’s a large assortment to select from, together with amulets manufactured from silver with a gold-plated face that’s painted red, simple silver amulets with pink and mountain herb paint, those made with bone with red and mountain herb paint, surprise pieces with ninety six diamonds and many more.
This initiative will contribute to the expenses for the erection of the largest sculpture in the world in Luang Poo Heng’s likeness. This exceptional sculpture might be inaugurated right now. Last chance will additional be adorned and embellished earlier than a grand consecration ceremony on August eleven, which additionally occurs to be Luang Poo Heng’s birthday..