Luang Pho Somporatana, also known as Phra Phuttha Maha Chakraphat at Wat Bot Luang Pu Thian, after being closed for restoration for more than three years, marks the end of the wait for devotees. On the auspicious dates of 14-15 March 2026, believers can participate in the sacred ceremony to walk through the ubosot, tie blessing cloths to entrust their fate to the truly sacred Luang Pho, with the event open for only two days.
After more than three years of anticipation by devotees, the genuine Luang Pho Somporatana, or Phra Phuttha Maha Chakraphat at Wat Bot Luang Pu Thian, is preparing to open the ancient ubosot for walking through to dispel misfortune. It is believed that passing through this 400-year-old ubosot even once can turn around a blocked destiny.
The over 400-year-old ubosot houses the sacred Buddha image known as "Luang Pho Somporatana" or Phra Phuttha Maha Chakraphat. His name literally means "the one who fulfills the wishes of devotees." Every few years, the temple holds its most famous ancient ritual: walking through the 400-year-old ubosot, symbolizing passing through old misfortunes and beginning a new destiny.
Many believe that those who have faced work difficulties, life obstacles, lack of luck, or financial hardships find their fortunes reversed by walking through this ubosot. Additionally, there is a sacred ceremony of tying blessing cloths representing the 12 zodiac signs. After writing their names, devotees tie the cloths at the sacred place, symbolizing entrusting their fate to the sacred power of Luang Pho Somporatana for protection from all dangers. This event is rare and eagerly awaited, having not been held for three full years. This year, it will take place on 14-15 March 2026 inside the ancient ubosot at Wat Bot Luang Pu Thian in Pathum Thani Province. Many visitors report that their lives change, to some extent, after coming here.
The origin of Luang Pho Somporatana at Wat Bot in Pathum Thani is that it is one of the most sacred Buddha images highly respected by locals and fortune seekers alike. Especially when mentioning Luang Pu Thian, the former abbot and nationally renowned monk, it greatly increases the temple's spiritual prestige.
Luang Pho Somporatana is a Buddha image in the Mara Vichai posture, created in the Rattanakosin artistic style, enshrined as the principal Buddha in the old ubosot of Wat Bot (Mueang District, Pathum Thani Province). The story of Luang Pu Thian, or Phra Kru Bowon Dhamma Kit, a famous monk of Mon (Raman) descent, is well-known for his great compassion, popularity, and protection. He enhanced the reputation of this Buddha image throughout the region.
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZXoL2csS7mVGKcF99 Wat Bot (Luang Pu Thian) is located at Ban Klang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Pathum Thani Province.
It is recommended to first pay respects to the preserved body of Luang Pu Thian inside the ubosot before proceeding to pay homage to Luang Pho Somporatana in the main hall for proper auspiciousness.
/Images: Wat Bot Luang Pu Thian