Uttaradit locals seek lottery luck at towering temple statue
Residents of the upper northern province of Uttaradit flocked to Wat Khlong Kaphuea to seek blessings from the towering statue of Thao Wessuwan, hoping for good fortune for today’s lottery draw, October 1.
The locals engage in rituals, trying their luck with a three-digit number drawn from a jar.
Wat Khlong Kaphuea in Ban Khon, Phichai district, Uttaradit province, became a hub for hopefuls as the lottery nears. They gather to worship the 15-metre-tall Thao Wessuwan statue, the largest in the lower northern region of Thailand. Including the base, the statue stands at an impressive 19 metres, towering over the temple grounds.
Villagers and lottery enthusiasts bring offerings that are believed to please Thao Wessuwan, such as nine red incense sticks, red flowers, red cloth, and red-coloured drinks. These items are thought to attract wealth and prosperity, particularly for those involved in business.
Worshippers believe that Thao Wessuwan can also bestow good fortune, improve job prospects, and remove misfortune.
One local, Nang Namnueng Chiamklin from Laplae district, Uttaradit, shared her experience. She travelled to Wat Khlong Kaphuea to pray for her daughter, who works as a civil servant, hoping she could be transferred closer to home. She also sought good luck as the lottery draw neared, drawing a three-digit number, 725, from a jar after making her wish.
“I came here to pray for my daughter’s transfer and, with the lottery draw coming up, I also asked for good fortune. I drew the number 725 and plan to use it for the October 1 lottery.”
As the lottery draw date approaches, the temple sees a steady stream of visitors. Residents and believers, known as สายมู (Sai Mu) come to pay their respects and seek blessings. For many, the temple and its towering Thao Wessuwan statue serve as a spiritual anchor and a source of hope and belief, reported KhaoSod.
