The ancient bronze statue of Luang Pho Derm from Wat Nong Luang, Tha Tako District, Nakhon Sawan Province, was created around 1927-1937 CE during the restoration of Wat Nong Luang. This statue is said to be the first edition of Luang Pho Derm's bronze images, though there are no recorded historical documents. Collectors say the casting was done at Wat Nong Luang using a gold-alloy material with a slightly white-yellow hue.
This is an ancient cast statue made with two-piece molds joined and cut at the base. The craftsmen created two mold types: low base and high base. The total production quantity for both molds was not recorded, but it is estimated that both types together did not exceed 2,000 to 3,000 pieces.
Phra Khru Niwas Thammakhan, also known as Luang Pho Derm Phutthasaro, was honored with the title "God of the Four Districts."
His original name was Derm Phumanee. He was born on Wednesday, 6 February 1860 CE, on the 11th waning day of the 3rd lunar month, at Ban Nong Pho.
He was ordained as a monk at Wat Khao Kaew on 31 October 1880 CE, with Luang Pho Kaew of Wat Intaram as his preceptor, Phra Khru Payuhanu Saks (Ngern) of Wat Phra Prang Luang as the sermon teacher, and Luang Pho Thet of Wat Sa Thale as the witness teacher.
Besides possessing powerful Buddhist magical powers, he was also a dedicated developer, with works that remain evident to this day.
Around 1892 CE, he became the abbot Derm.
In 1914 CE, he was appointed as Phra Khru with a formal title, Phra Khru Niwas Thammakhan, deputy head of the Nakhon Sawan district.
In 1919 CE, he became a preceptor for ordination ceremonies.
He passed away on 22 May 1951 CE at the age of 91, after 71 years as a monk.
Finally, may the sacred power of Luang Pho Derm protect and support you and your family with happiness and prosperity, fulfilling all your wishes.
