Phra Rahu Bucha Nur Loha Phasom Thongdam BE2551Wat Srisathong

Phra Rahu Bucha Nur Loha Phasom Thongdam  BE2551Wat Srisathong 

(2.8 inch x 4.0 inch)

History

History 

Phra Rahu Bucha, Nur Loha Phasom Thongdam, B.E. 2551

Wat Srisathong, Nakhon Pathom Province

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Overview

In B.E. 2551 (2008), Wat Srisathong, the most well-known temple in Thailand dedicated to the worship of Phra Rahu, released a sacred batch of Phra Rahu Bucha images made from a powerful alloy known as Nur Loha Phasom Thongdam—a blend of sacred metals and blackened gold. This batch was created as part of the temple’s long-standing tradition to uphold and expand the veneration of Phra Rahu, the celestial deity associated with fate, karmic transformation, and reversal of misfortune.

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Significance of Wat Srisathong

Wat Srisathong, located in Nakhon Chai Si District, Nakhon Pathom, is considered the spiritual center for Phra Rahu worship in Thailand. The temple is famous for its large Rahu statue and annual Phra Rahu Wai Phra Bucha ceremonies, attracting thousands of devotees from across the country who seek protection from astrological afflictions and wish to remove obstacles in life.

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Purpose and Blessings of the BE2551 Edition

The B.E. 2551 Phra Rahu Bucha image was created to:

• Protect the devotee from malefic astrological influences, especially during Rahu transit years.

• Offer relief from spiritual disturbances, accidents, and hidden dangers.

• Encourage reversal of bad fortune into opportunities.

• Provide blessings for wealth, career success, and stability.

The creation of this batch was timed with important astrological alignments and ritual dates deemed auspicious for invoking Rahu’s transformative power.

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Material: Nur Loha Phasom Thongdam (โลหะผสมทองดำ)

This alloy was meticulously crafted from:

• Sacred blackened gold (Thong Dam)

• Melted fragments of old Phra Rahu images from previous ceremonies at Wat Srisathong

• Loha (metal alloys) from auspicious sources, including takrut and broken ceremonial objects from senior monks

• Donated gold and bronze from devotees, given during Rahu rituals as acts of merit

The combination of dark and sacred metals symbolizes Rahu’s dual nature—the absorber of darkness and the bringer of light through karmic purification.

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Consecration Ceremony

The consecration of the BE2551 batch followed strict Brahmanic and Buddhist ritual protocols:

1. Chanting of Rahu Katha (special invocation mantras) over multiple days and nights.

2. Invocation of celestial bodies to witness and empower the statues.

3. Leading monks from Wat Srisathong and regional temples participated, reciting the Phra Rahu Thon Bucha, Phra Piti Phra Rahu Wai Phra, and Bhanawaran chants.

4. Special offerings such as black jelly, black coffee, and black glutinous rice were made during the ritual, in line with Rahu’s symbolic preferences.

The ritual was performed within the central ubosot (ordination hall), with devotees surrounding the area holding black candles, symbolic of Rahu’s domain over darkness and cosmic obscuration.

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Features and Size

• The Phra Rahu Bucha statues from this batch were made in medium and large altar sizes (ranging between 5” to 9”).

• They depict Phra Rahu in a classic form—holding the moon and devouring it, seated atop Rahu’s animal mount (usually a mythical creature).

• The image’s dark metallic luster, due to the Thongdam alloy, gives it a majestic and mystical presence.

Each piece was marked with a unique temple code and often accompanied by a consecration certificate or blessing slip from the Wat Srisathong monks.

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Legacy and Recognition

The Phra Rahu Bucha BE2551 Nur Loha Phasom Thongdam has become highly regarded among:

• Devotees suffering from Rahu or Ketu planetary clashes in their horoscope

• Individuals experiencing career instability, chronic misfortune, or financial downturns

• Astrologers, spiritual healers, and ritual masters who use Rahu energy for protection and redirection

Collectors view this batch as authentic and spiritually potent, thanks to its ritual precision, material quality, and origin at the epicenter of Rahu worship in Thailand.