Interesting sacred statues at Wat Ku, an ancient temple in Nonthaburi province
As mentioned in my previous 2 posts, Wat Ku is an ancient temple which is full of interesting history, beautiful buildings and picturesque view of Chao Phraya Riverside. Apart from these things, there are also interesting sacred statues within the temple compound for people to pay respect to and for good fortune.
The most significant and famous one is an ancient marvelous large and longest golden reclining Buddha in Nonthaburi province named Luang Pho Somwang, which is over 100 years old.
It is enshrined in an open-air area outstandingly at the entrance of the temple.
Secondly, the Thao Wessuwan statue, which many people pay respect to, is a powerful deity, a protector of Buddhism and a guardian of the human world, driving bad things from people’s life and bringing immense wealth.
Thao Wessuwan appears in various religious beliefs and is revered in many countries.
Thirdly, the Lord Ganesha, which is a deity in Hinduism, is popular among Thai people; i.e. spiritual solace for many Thai people, he has been a revered deity in Thai culture for a long time.
He is depicted with the body of a human and the head of an elephant, possessing large ears, a long trunk, and a single tusk. His physical appearance symbolizes auspiciousness.
It is believed that the Lord Ganesha helps remove obstacles, grants success, and fulfills desires. He is considered a great deity of immense wisdom.
Fourthly, the Kuman Thong of Wat Ku or Ai Khai is another sacred statue which is believed to give people’s reputation, power and fortune, wealth through the miraculous power of faith.
Fifthly, the Goddess of Mercy Guanyin which is believed to bring good fortune to people and their families.
In addition, there are many more sacred Buddha statues for people to worship.
I think these sacred statues are one of the main things that attract and invite many people to visit Wat Ku…