Paying respects to King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), known as "Phra Piyamaharaj," is highly auspicious for career success, popularity, and prosperity, especially during this year-end period.
1. Incense: 16 sticks (for the first outdoor worship) or 5 or 9 sticks (for home worship).
2. Candles: 1 pair (colors matching your birth day to enhance your fortune).
3. Flowers: pink roses (the King's favorite and Tuesday's color) or jasmine flowers.
4. Drinks: young coconut water, black coffee (unsweetened), or plain water.
5. Food, fruits, vetiver grass, cigars or cigarettes, and brandy (favorites from the past).
There is no specific daily chant for worshiping King Rama V, but it is recommended to use flower colors according to your birth day and focus your prayers accordingly for easier fulfillment.
Use red or pink roses and ask for power, prestige, and promotion.
Use jasmine or white roses and pray for popularity, affection, and being loved.
Use dark pink roses and request victory and overcoming difficult obstacles.
Use pink needle flowers or betel leaves and ask for negotiation skills, business success, and wisdom.
Use golden yellow marigolds and pray for stability in life and good fortune.
Use light pink roses and ask for lasting love and family happiness.
Use purple orchids and pray for health and protection from legal troubles or enemies.
Recite Namo three times.
Sacred chant to honor the spirit (royal chant):
"Phra Sayamamintho Waro Iti Buddhasangmi Iti Arahang Sahassakayang Warang Puttho Namo Buddhiya Piya Mama Namo Buddhiya"
(Repeat three times)
Say: "By the grace of His Majesty's dust, I... (state your full name)... respectfully invite his majesty's benevolence to protect and bless me with... (state your most important wish)..."
Honesty: King Rama V favored honest people. Your wishes will be granted more swiftly if you remain committed to doing what is right.