As the lottery draw date nears, a surge of visitors has been observed at the Ruesi Nen That Phutthakhun Hermitage in Bang Sai district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.
People are flocking to this popular site to seek blessings from sacred entities, a common practice believed to bring luck before the lottery results are announced.
Within the hermitage, visitors pay their respects to several sacred statues, including the 16-metre tall Nine-Faced Giant, Phor Pu Ruesi Phrommet, the largest in the world, alongside other revered figures like the Kumarn Thong Jao Sua Heng, Chao Mae Takhian, Lord Ganesha, Phra Sangkajai, and Luang Phor Mee Tham Jindamanee, accompanied by mythical entities such as Jao Ngor and the Naga.
Some devotees also bring offerings like pumpkins and red drinks to fulfil vows made to these sacred figures, especially when their wishes for luck and prosperity are granted.
Offerings include snacks, toys, bicycles, and red drinks, with some even participating in rituals to have their palms blessed for wealth by Ruesi Nen.
One visitor, 50 year old Bunyadej, came to offer a red drink to Kumarn Thong Jao Sua Heng. Having visited the hermitage previously and seen his wishes fulfilled, he returned to express gratitude and seek fortune once more.
He shared that he has successfully received luck nine times and hopes for a significant win with this 10th attempt. During this visit, he participated in the sacred ritual of applying gold lacquer to his face and having his fortune blessed for wealth.
At the Boonchuay Pavilion, located in front of the Nine-Faced Giant statue, the atmosphere was lively as visitors gathered around the sacred water bowl.
They captured images of the numbers formed by red candle wax drippings, which are believed to reveal auspicious numbers through ancient ceremonial practices, reported KhaoSod.
The numbers floating in the water appeared to form combinations such as 234 and 716, with many taking photos from different angles to interpret and use these numbers in their lottery pursuits.
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