Legend[edit] The churning of the Ocean of Milk, in a bazaar art print, c.1910s; the Suras or gods are on the right, the Asuras or demons on the left Indra, the King of Svarga, while riding on the elephant Airavata, came across Sage Durvasa who offered him a special garland given to him by a nymph. Indra accepted the gift and placed it on the trunk of the elephant as a test to prove that he was not an egoistic deva. The elephant, knowing that Indra had no control over his own ego, threw the garland on the ground. This enraged the sage as the garland was a dwelling of Sri (fortune) and was to be treated as a prasada or religious offering. Durvasa cursed Indra and all devas...
One day Lord Shiva was relaxing in Mount Kailash with his wife Goddess Parvati and sons, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya. Suddenly the sage Narada Muni appeared before Lord Shiva and prayed his obeisance to him. Now the sage Narada was known to cause mischief wherever he goes and it looked like this was also going to be one of these times. Narada had a golden mango in his hands which he gave to Lord Shiva. Shiva was surprised and asked Narada, “Why have you come so far to Mount Kailash just to give me this mango?”. “This is no ordinary mango” Narada replied, “This is the golden mango of knowledge and whoever eats this mango will be granted eternal knowledge and...
Phra Trimurti??Shrine (The God of Love) @ Central World (Bangkok) Located in front of Isetan at Central World on Ratchadamri Road is the Trimurti status, The God of Love. The deity is a combination form of three prominent deities of Hinduism, viz. Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (the Preserver), and Shiva (the Destroyer). Thai people believe that the Phra Trimurti will help ?? them to solve all love problems. It is gaining in popularity among Thai teenagers and young couples seeking for true love in recent years . It was once built directly across the Erawan Shrine (Four-Faced Buddha ) to offset the enormous power of Brahma and to improve the business of former World Trade Center. However, the feng shui advice did not work. The site was Phetchabun Palace...
"The Most famous Little Statuettes Loob Lor LuangPhorNgern" "LP Ngern’s amulet is highly rated together with 2 other great contemporary amulets in Thailand amulet collectors' circle namely Luang Pu Tuad and Wat Rakang. We have extensively covered many articles related to Somdej Toh - Wat Rakang and Luang Pu Tuad in our previous article stories. Luang Phor Ngern’s small cast statue “LoopLor" monk miniture and “Rian Jop” are particularly popular although he had made many types of talismans during his lifetime. This cast statue possessed broad spiritual values with respect to increasing charms and loving kindness, promoting prosperity and luck, escaping from dangers and enhancing one’s safety - weapon proof included." "LoopLor in particular is the favorite among Thai businessmen...
One of Thai’s famous Buddhas Luang Por Sothorn or mostly known as Buddha Sothorn is well known in Thai. People from all walks of lives over the country even the neighbourhood countries and amulets collectors are familiar with this Buddha image. Luang Por Sothorn is regarded as one of the most revered Buddha images in Thailand. It is said that if you pray sincerely to Buddha Sothorn, your career amd wealth would have smooth progress and it will protect your health & safety. The temple Wat Sothorn Wararam Wora Wiham is located in Chachoengsao province, northern Thai. History of Wat SothornBuddha Sothorn is generally known as Luang Por Sothorn. Its initial historical facts were already unknown. What we know now is only...
