Must-Know 8 Spots at Wat Hong: The Hall of the Five Heavenly Generals and How to Pray for Your Wishes to Come True
Here we reveal an exclusive sacred place favored by celebrities, notable figures, and national leaders who personally visit to pray. Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan The main highlight is worshiping the 'Hall of the Five Heavenly Generals' and the 'Guan Yu Shrine' which are over 200 years old and ideal for enhancing personal fortune, career, and luck.
No. 72 Wang Derm Road, Wat Arun Subdistrict, Bangkok Yai District, Bangkok
An in-depth look at 8 worship spots within the 'Hall of the Five Heavenly Generals' and how to pray effectively for success!
Inside the Hall of the Five Heavenly Generals there are important worship points along withcorrect prayer tipsas follows
- Spot 1: Ti Ti Pa Po Pillar (Heaven and Earth Pillar) This first spot is for paying respects to Heaven and Earth. Visitors are advised to state their full name and purpose of visit.
- Spot 2: Ngow Eh Sing Pea (Five Heavenly Generals) These include Zhong Tun Huang Soi or the God of War Na Cha, Liu Jin Zhu, Er Lang Shen, Kang Huang Soi, and Tu Heng Sun. Focus prayers here on success (only one wish allowed).
- Spot 3: Hian Tian Song Tao or Tua Lao Ya Known for blessings related to business, career, rank, and dispelling evil spirits or bad luck.
- Spot 4: Guan Sheng Da Jun or the God Guan Yu Focus here on blessings for children and legal matters.
- Spot 5: Bodhisattva Guan Yin and Ah Gong Tai Sia Huk Jou Prayers center on health, compassion, and this is a popular spot to "pray for children." A key rule is that if pregnancy occurs in the first three months, no one should be informed.
- Spot 6: Cai Shen Ye (God of Wealth) Famous for prayers for money and wealth. There is a special feature here called the "Fortune Deposit Box" where visitors can store their fortunes and wish to accumulate wealth.
- Spot 7: Sun Wukong in the Qi Tian Da Sheng posture Prayers here focus on speed and receiving wishes quickly.
- Spot 8: Chao Sua Hong, the benefactor who donated land to build Wat Hong Rattanaram This spot is focused on blessings for power, fate, prestige, and luck.
The Guan Yu Shrine: Over 200 years of sacred legend
Besides the Hall of the Five Heavenly Generals, there is also the 'Guan Yu Shrine' which was established by 'Chao Sua Hong' a wealthy merchant from the era of King Taksin the Great.
Its main significanceis that people come to pray for victory over enemies and rivals, overcoming obstacles, and for justice.
Unique offeringsApart from worshiping Guan Yu, visitors also offer his horse water spinach and chives. There is a strict rule forbidding meat offerings—only vegetarian items or fruits are allowed.
Lighting paired red candlesThose seeking major blessings or to confirm success can honor the deities by lighting a pair of red candles as an offering.
While praying to sacred figures can provide spiritual support and encouragement, the most important lesson the gods teach is that "effort and taking action oneself," alongside mindfulness in life, are essential.
