Uthai Phatikaram Temple

Wat Uthai Phatthikaram, Chachoengsao Province 🙏It is a Mahayana Vietnamese temple. Inside the temple, there is a shrine-like chapel. It is the shrine of Luang Pho To (Phra Trairattanayok) or what the Chinese call "Chao Pho Sampokong". There are only 3 statues in Thailand. 🧨It was built by a group of Chinese immigrants who settled in the city of Paet Riew. They worked until their lives were prosperous. They invited craftsmen from China to build a large Buddha statue by using bamboo split into strips and woven into a large Buddha statue. Then, they coated the bamboo with boat wax to make it durable. Then, they coated it with lacquer to make it a large principal Buddha statue. Later, they used cement to plaster the Buddha statue and then applied gold lacquer to make it beautiful. 💊The right hand holds a pill that is believed to relieve pain when gently rubbed or held and touched to our body. They pray for good health, not to get sick, and to have good health all the time. 🪽Beside the Buddha statue, there is a plaster molded golden crane. It is believed that it will bring wealth to those who pay homage. Take the banknote and rub it from the tail of the golden crane to the head and keep the banknote in your pocket as a good omen. 👍 Luang Pho To of Wat Uthai Phatikaram is sacred in bringing good luck and blessings to those who do business. In terms of making vows, he is famous for his land business, fortune, and illness. Those who come to make a wish will make good on their vows with a pair of large candles. 📍 Na Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chachoengsao Province #tripflytoaskfornewyearblessings