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Procession to pay homage to the 300 year old Goddess Takhian Thong

Sakon Nakhon, Villagers flock to pay homage to the 300-year-old Takhian Thong Goddess at Wat Pho Si Sutharam, Sakon Nakhon Province, to bring luck 3 times in a row.

At Wat Pho Sri Sutharam Ban Phang Kwang Nuea, Phang Kwang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Sakon Nakhon Province, has a Takhian Thong tree, approximately 300 years old, placed inside the pavilion, next to which is Phra Nagaprok, Phra Buddha Rattana Muni. Srisutthonakarat Master Teacher It is enshrined for people to come and pay homage.

The history of the Takhian Thong tree The tree has been standing dead near the ancestral shrine in the village for many generations. Villagers fear that it will fall down. So it was agreed that to be brought to Wat Pho Sri Sutharam which performed a ceremony of sacrifice according to belief before bringing it to the temple

This Takhian Thong tree is more than 25 meters long. The trunk is perfectly straight and beautiful. People often call him by name. Goddess Takhian Thong, 300 years after being summoned People often come to ask for good fortune. Many people get their wish Won the government lottery prize 3 times in a row and came back to build a tiled pavilion for him. Some people had made a vow and when their wish was fulfilled they hired a group of morlams to fulfill their vows. Gamblers don't miss stopping by to light incense and pray for good fortune. Take the flour and rub it on the Takhian stem.

Source: Thai News Agency