Locals seek lottery luck at Phrae temple ceremony
Locals flocked to Chai Mongkol Temple in the northern province of Phrae to seek lucky numbers from a grand ceremony honouring Thao Wessuwan, hoping for a big lottery win. A local vendor revealed that since offering to the temple, her life has significantly improved, with her business thriving.
A group of residents, led by Sukanya, a fresh market vendor, gathered at Wat Chai Mongkhon in Nai Wiang, Mueang district, Phrae province at 9.09am yesterday, September 13. They sought permission from Phra Khru Khosit Sangkhaphitak, the district’s chief monk and abbot of Chai Mongkhol Temple, to conduct a ceremony venerating Thao Wessuwan, whose statue is enshrined within the temple.
The ceremony featured traditional dancers performing a ritual dance and concluded with the lighting of firecrackers. Attendees eagerly examined the numbers on the firecracker tails, hoping to purchase winning lottery tickets.
Sukanya expressed her unwavering faith, stating that since she offered Thao Wessuwan to the temple last year, she has consistently enjoyed good fortune. Her business has flourished without any obstacles. She performed the ceremony to seek blessings for herself, her family, and all participants, reported KhaoSod.
In related news, locals and tourists flocked to Kham Chanod Wang Nakin, the mystical land of the serpent king, to pray to Phor Pu Si Sutho and Mae Ya Si Prathumma for blessings and fortune. This event took place on August 27 at Kham Chanod Wang Nakin in Ban Non Mueang, Ban Mueang subdistrict, Ban Dung district, Udon Thani province.
In other news, a multi-winning Rayong woman, who has scooped the national lottery in Thailand 19 consecutive times, is preparing for the next draw on August 16 after crediting her luck to a monk’s blessing.
The 51 year old woman, known for owning several popular plant shops in Rayong, opened a free food stall serving som tam to the public on August 8 at Thepnimit Temple in Bangbut, Ban Khai district, Rayong, after winning the lottery 19 times in a row.
