Rahu Kala Kaew Coconut Shell Amulet by Luang Pho Phut, Wat Klang Bang Phra, Nakhon Pathom, Early Period

Description

Rahu Kala Kaew amulet by Luang Pho Phut of Wat Klang Bang Phra, Nakhon Pathom province, is a cherished protective amulet in the Rahu tradition of Nakhon Pathom, particularly valued for its early period pieces carved from coconut shell in accordance with the teachings of Rahu swallowing the moon. Luang Pho Phut was a revered master monk of Wat Klang Bang Phra, an ancient temple situated on the banks of the Nakhon Chai Si River with a history spanning several centuries. It stands as one of the significant temples of Nakhon Chai Si District, Nakhon Pathom province. Wat Klang Bang Phra is widely known for preserving the sacred tattoo and Buddhist knowledge lineage of Luang Pho Pern Thitikuno, a celebrated master monk of Thailand, making the temple's name renowned among both Thai and foreign devotees. Rahu holds an important place in Thai belief systems, influenced by Hindu-Brahmanical traditions before being integrated into Thai Buddhist culture over a long period. The carving of coconut shell into Rahu images represents ancient wisdom in amulet-making found across many schools in Nakhon Pathom province.