Villagers Buy Lucky Numbers for Wat Photharam Anniversary Lottery

Matichon•Society•248d ago

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A 250th-anniversary celebration at Wat Photharam in Suphan Buri led to villagers buying lottery tickets with numbers associated with revered former abbot Luang Pu Pian.

•Wat Photharam in Suphan Buri held a celebration for its 250th anniversary and an event honoring Luang Pu Pian.
•Villagers sought lucky numbers derived from the anniversary (250) and details related to Luang Pu Pian, including his death date and age.
•Lottery tickets with these numbers sold out quickly at vendors within the temple grounds.
•Luang Pu Pian was a famous former abbot of Wat Photharam, and locals believe in his protective powers.

Overview

•On Jan 29, 2026, Wat Photharam in Suphan Buri held a merit-making ceremony to celebrate its 250th anniversary and honor Luang Pu Pian.
•Luang Pu Pian, the first royal-granted abbot of Wat Photharam, passed away on Aug 5, 1934, at the age of 80 years and 60 monastic years.
•A bronze statue of Luang Pu Pian was cast in 1928 and is housed in a Thai-style pavilion at Wat Photharam for public worship.
•Luang Pu Pian is highly revered by locals who believe he possesses 'phutthakhun' (sacred power) for safety and protection, due to his past deeds.
•During the anniversary ceremony, villagers and lottery enthusiasts purchased lottery tickets with numbers associated with Luang Pu Pian and the temple's anniversary.
•The demand for lottery tickets featuring numbers such as 250, 05, 71, 77, 80, and 60 resulted in them selling out completely from vendors at the temple.
•The villagers sought these numbers to gain good fortune in the upcoming lottery draw, inspired by the anniversary event and their faith in Luang Pu Pian.

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Key Entities

Person

Luang Pu Pian(หลวงปู่เปี้ยน)

A revered former abbot of Wat Photharam, known for his protective powers, whose associated numbers were sought for lottery tickets.

Phra Khru Pian Chinputto(พระครู เปี้ยน ชินปุตโต)

The former abbot of Wat Photharam, identified as the first royal-granted abbot of the temple and revered by locals.

Mr. Udom Prongfa(นายอุดม โปร่งฟ้า)

The President of the Suphan Buri Provincial Administrative Organization, who presided over the temple's anniversary ceremony.

Place

Wat Photharam(วัดโพธาราม)

A historic temple in Charakhe Samphan Subdistrict, U Thong District, Suphan Buri Province, celebrating its 250th anniversary.

Charakhe Samphan Subdistrict(ต.จรเข้สามพัน)

The subdistrict where Wat Photharam is located in Suphan Buri Province.

U Thong District(อ.อู่ทอง)

The district in Suphan Buri Province where Wat Photharam and Charakhe Samphan Subdistrict are situated.

Suphan Buri Province(จ.สุพรรณบุรี)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where Wat Photharam is located.

Organization

Suphan Buri Provincial Administrative Organization(อบจ.สุพรรณบุรี)

The local administrative body whose president attended the celebration at Wat Photharam.