Crowds flock to worship Tao Vessuwan during Songkran for lucky numbers

Khaosod•Society•8h ago

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Devotees gather at Wat Khao Chong Lom during Songkran to pray for prosperity and lottery success from the revered Tao Vessuwan statue.

•People visited Wat Khao Chong Lom in Chonburi province to pay respects to the Tao Vessuwan (Thong Lon) statue during the Songkran festival.
•The site has become a popular destination due to claims that 18 previous visitors won the national lottery jackpot.
•Devotees performed various rituals and sought lucky numbers for upcoming lottery draws while celebrating the Thai New Year.
•A previous jackpot winner visited the temple on April 13, 2026, reporting a prayer result of '315'.

•On April 13, 2026, People visited Wat Khao Chong Lom in order to perform Songkran rituals and seek blessings.
•Wat Khao Chong Lom features the 9-meter tall Tao Vessuwan statue known as 'Thong Lon' which has gained popularity due to previous lottery winners.
•Devotees placed red garlands and incense at Wat Khao Chong Lom in order to request financial prosperity and career success.
•Wat Khao Chong Lom records indicate 18 people have won the first prize lottery after visiting within the past 3 years, resulting in consistent crowds.
•People seek blessings from Tao Vessuwan at Wat Khao Chong Lom because of the deity's reputation for protecting against demons and granting wealth.
•The previous lottery winner is participating in the lottery again after receiving '315' from the incense ritual, hoping to become the 19th jackpot winner.

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Tao Vessuwan (Thong Lon)(ท้าวเวสสุวรรณ)ℹ️

A 9-meter tall deity statue located at Wat Khao Chong Lom, widely worshipped for granting luck and lottery fortune.

Phra Khru Phiphit Satsanakarn (Luea Panyawaro)(พระครูพิพิธศาสนการ)

The former abbot of Wat Khao Chong Lom whose likeness is enshrined at the temple for merit-making.

Luang Pu Hok(หลวงปู่ฮก)

A highly revered monk from Wat Mab Lam Bit whose statue remains at Wat Khao Chong Lom for public worship.

Wat Khao Chong Lom(วัดเขาช่องลม)

A Buddhist temple located in Tambon Khao Khan Song, Si Racha District, Chonburi, famous for its Tao Vessuwan statue.