Large crowd gathers at Kanchanaburi ceremony for lucky numbers

A large crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of lucky numbers from fireworktails at a sacred ceremony in Kanchanaburi’s Wat Khao Cha-Ang Cave Park yesterday, October 15. Devotees took part in a ritual at 10am, hoping for good fortune for the lottery draw today.

The sacred ceremony, held at Wat Khao Cha-Ang Cave Park in Nong Phai subdistrict, Dan Makham Tia district, Kanchanaburi, was presided over by Thipchayapol Prechaburisutkul, the founder of the Qi Tian Huk Bo Tuo Tai Sia Huk Jow Shrine, also known as the Heng Jia Shrine in Nakhon Pathom. Thipchayapol and his delegation performed the ceremony for the Above Fate coin of Ah Gong Heng Jia, attracting numerous followers dressed in red to participate in the event.

The ritual included a lion and dragon dance, honouring Ah Gong Heng Jia and bestowing blessings upon the attendees. Following the ceremony, fireworks were set off, revealing the numbers 87 and 557 on the firework tails. Participants eagerly captured photos of these numbers on their phones, hoping they might bring luck in the upcoming lottery draw.

Pratchaya Siangbong, also known as Tom Phra Kherng 789, distributed rice and 500 gold-plated, rainbow-hued Above Fate coins to attendees. Pratchaya stated that all proceeds from the creation of these coins would be donated to Wat Khao Cha-Ang Cave Park to fund the construction of a statue of the Buddha on the mountain peak.

“The entire revenue from this ceremony will support the building of a Buddha statue atop the mountain.”

The community’s enthusiasm was palpable as many took part in the festivities, hoping the auspicious numbers might bring them luck. The event also underscored the cultural significance of such rituals, blending religious devotion with community support and charitable acts, reported KhaoSod.