Phayao’s ancient pagoda draws lottery seekers, fortune seekers
Residents of Phayao have flocked to pay respects and seek fortune at the recently unearthed seven-tiered ancient pagoda, believed to be over a thousand years old. Discovered in a field, the relic has become a focus for lottery enthusiasts hoping to find lucky numbers.
The pagoda’s spire was found during the construction of the Den Chai-Phayao-Chiang Rai double-track railway, near Wat Chedi Ngam. It has since been kept at Wat Chedi Ngam in the Thawangthong subdistrict, Mueang district, Phayao province.
Since its relocation to the temple, many villagers and lottery players have been visiting with flowers, incense, and candles to pay homage, apply gold leaf, and make wishes for good fortune.
Some people have used the temple’s number, 229, while others sprinkled powder and rubbed the surface to discern two or three-digit numbers, hoping these could bring luck in the lottery.
Phra Chaiporn Jantawongso, the abbot of Wat Chedi Ngam, explained that the ancient pagoda’s spire was uncovered on March 20. It is a seven-tiered structure, estimated to be between 500 and 1,000 years old.
The spire, shaped like an inverted bell, stands approximately 3 metres high, crafted from Mon bricks and remains in pristine condition, reported KhaoSod.
Alongside the pagoda, numerous other ancient artefacts from the temple were discovered and are now stored in the temple hall. This allows visitors to view and pay respects, as well as seek blessings and fortune.
In similar news, as the upcoming lottery draw nears, residents of Mueang district in Uthai Thani have gathered around a revered century-old Takian tree, hoping to discover lucky numbers. According to local beliefs, the tree is home to 12 spirit guardians, known as Mae Takian, who are said to bestow good fortune upon visitors.
Situated in Ban Huai Rang, Village 2, Rabam subdistrict, the massive Takian tree stands beside a busy road, attracting those who seek its mystical blessings. With a trunk so wide that it takes five to six people to embrace it fully, the tree has long been regarded as a spiritual landmark.
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