Suchan Temple (Thao Wessuwan)

Wat Suchan (Big Buddha of Sichon), Nakhon Si Thammarat Province It is an old temple in Sichon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat. It is one of the temples that enshrines the statue of Thao Wessuwan. It is another place that those who believe in the supernatural should not miss. It is located on the same route as Khanom-Sichon Road. The statue of Thao Wessuwan (Father Ruay) at Wat Suchan is the image of a wealthy millionaire named Champala, born on Tuesday. He is outstanding in all forms of finance. People like to ask for blessings for good fortune. The offerings include a red cloth for writing your name, surname, date of birth, a tray of red roses (artificial flowers), gold leaf, and incense. The temple's ordination hall is beautifully pink. Inside is the large statue of Luang Pho Somdej Phra Buddhayanthi Sri Suchan. According to Traibhumi beliefs, Thao Wessuwan, the god of giants, is one of the Four Great Kings or Chatulokpala, who protect and look after the world in the four directions. Thao Wessuwan guards the north direction. He has followers who are ghosts, demons, and various demons because they believe that they protect against dangers. In the past, people liked to hang the sacred cloth of Thao Wessuwan above the baby's cradle to protect from ghosts, demons, and spirits, and to drive away evil things. Or carve it into the handle of an undertaker's knife to protect from spirits and other evil things. 📍 Wat Suchan, Sichon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province ⏰ 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. #Travelwithtrip2024 #WatSuan_ThaoWessuwan