Phra Putta Chinnaraj Nur Phong • BE2506
Wat Prasat Boonyawat, Thailand • Sacred Powder “Big Ceremony” Edition
Main obverse — Sukhothai-style Chinnaraj seated in Maravichai posture, with soft Nur Phong texture and strong ritual patina.
Historical Significance
Issued in BE2506 (1963 CE) at Wat Prasat Boonyawat, this Phra Putta Chinnaraj Nur Phong belongs to the famous Wat Prasat BE2506 restoration project — a landmark “Big Ceremony” series conceived to rebuild the temple after a devastating fire and to preserve priceless sacred materials for future generations. [oai_citation:0‡Thai Amulets Collection](https://www.thaiamuletscollection.com/p/wat-prasat-bunyawat-be2506.html) The amulets were empowered in multi-day Putthapisek (consecration rites) led by Ajarn Tim of Wat Chang Hai, with participation from 200+ renowned masters drawn from across Thailand, making the batch one of the most ambitious collaborative undertakings in modern Thai Buddhist history. [oai_citation:1‡Thai Amulets Collection](https://www.thaiamuletscollection.com/p/wat-prasat-bunyawat-be2506.html)
Front — shows detailed powder stratification, grain and clean, original edges characteristic of authentic Wat Prasat BE2506 pieces.
Contextual Insight: The Wat Prasat BE2506 project unfolded over two marathon ceremonies — 3 days & 3 nights in March and 4 days & 4 nights in November — with continuous chanting by hundreds of monks. It is often compared in scale and spiritual ambition to the BE2485 nationwide “Success Buddha” Phra Kring rite and the BE2500 millennium celebrations, placing this Chinnaraj Nur Phong firmly within the highest echelon of 20th-century Thai consecration history. [oai_citation:2‡Thai Amulets Collection](https://www.thaiamuletscollection.com/p/wat-prasat-bunyawat-be2506.html)
Back / alternate angle — shows powder stratification, grain and clean, original edges characteristic of authentic Wat Prasat BE2506 pieces.
Temple of Origin & Master’s Discipline
Wat Prasat Boonyawat became a focal point of post-war merit-making after its earlier destruction, with the BE2506 series envisioned as both a fundraising effort and a spiritual “restarting of the flame” of the temple. The guiding figure, Ajarn Tim (Wat Chang Hai), drew on wicha Luang Phor Thuad — the famed protective lineage — to anchor the project, while other masters such as Luang Phor Kuay, Luang Phor Toh, Luang Phor Ngern, Luang Phor Pae and many more contributed their respective specialties in protection, metta, authority, and meditative power. [oai_citation:3‡Thai Amulets Collection](https://www.thaiamuletscollection.com/p/wat-prasat-bunyawat-be2506.html) The overarching discipline was to combine city and forest traditions, ritual and contemplative practices, into a single, unified act of compassion.
Side / alternate angle — shows powder stratification, grain and clean, original edges characteristic of authentic Wat Prasat BE2506 pieces.
Studio documentation shot — used for close study of facial features, halo form and surface wear, useful when comparing against reference pieces and competition standards.
Materials & Craftsmanship
| Material | Nur Phong sacred powder blend from the Wat Prasat BE2506 project — including fragments of old Phra Somdej, BE2497 Luang Phor Thuad powder, royal and monastic sacred powders, pollen, scripture ash and temple soils gathered from more than 300 temples nationwide. [oai_citation:4‡Thai Amulets Collection](https://www.thaiamuletscollection.com/p/wat-prasat-bunyawat-be2506.html) |
| Mold / Pim | Chinnaraj pim with graceful Sukhothai-style Buddha, triple-flame halo and stepped base. Key tells include sharp yet organic robe lines, subtle rounding at the halo tips, and micro-pitting in the powder matrix rather than flat, “dead” surfaces typical of later copies. |
| Consecration | Two extended Putthapisek rites: 3 days & 3 nights (March 6–9, BE2506) and 4 days & 4 nights (Nov 13–16, BE2506), with continuous chanting by 200+ masters including Ajarn Tim, Luang Phor Kuay, Luang Phor Toh, Luang Phor Ngern, Luang Phor Pae and many others, all dedicated to temple restoration and collective merit-making. [oai_citation:5‡Thai Amulets Collection](https://www.thaiamuletscollection.com/p/wat-prasat-bunyawat-be2506.html) |
Edge view — highlights thickness, powder layering and natural wear along the borders, important for distinguishing original hand-pressed pieces from later recasts.
Spiritual Function & Doctrinal Purpose
According to Thai Buddhist belief, this Phra Putta Chinnaraj Nur Phong BE2506 supports layered protection (Klaew Klaad, Kong Krapan), strong Metta Mahaniyom for goodwill and support, Maha Lap for fortune and opportunities, and Maha Amnaj for leadership presence and respectable authority. [oai_citation:6‡Thai Amulets Collection](https://www.thaiamuletscollection.com/p/wat-prasat-bunyawat-be2506.html) Devotees often wear Wat Prasat 2506 amulets when travelling, meeting important people, or undertaking major life changes, seeing the piece as a compact reminder of collective merit and the Buddha’s victorious wisdom.
Edge view — highlights thickness, powder layering and natural wear along the borders, important for distinguishing original hand-pressed pieces from later recasts.
Rarity & Collector Significance
Within the Wat Prasat BE2506 family, Chinnaraj Nur Phong pieces are regarded as collector-grade, especially when the facial expression, halo flames and base lines remain sharp and the powder matrix is still lively and unpolished. As the historical importance of the BE2506 project becomes better documented, serious collectors increasingly prioritise original, unaltered examples from this series as study pieces alongside the more commonly cited Somdej forms — making a well-preserved Chinnaraj variant a compelling anchor in any advanced collection of mid-20th-century ritual powder amulets.
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