Lottery enthusiasts observe 'lucky numbers' in the candle wax tears of the holy water basin at Wat Sawang Arom, Nakhon Pathom, closing the event for 9 temples' boundary spheres totaling 99 spheres, hoping to use them for lottery luck for the 16 Mar 2026 draw
On 10 Mar 2026 GMT+7, it was reported that at Wat Sawang Arom, Khaekhaew Subdistrict, Khun Kaeo District, Nakhon Pathom Province, in the afternoon of yesterday (9 Mar 2026 GMT+7), the final day of the gold-leaf boundary sphere closing ceremony for 9 temples with 99 spheres, donated to poor temples in 9 remote provinces, attracted a large crowd of devotees coming to apply gold leaf on the boundary spheres.
In addition, Luang Pho Pae held a ritual to bring auspiciousness to the devotees attending the final day of the gold-leaf ceremony. The ritual included offerings to sacred entities such as the Money and Gold Deities, the Warrior Guan Yu, five sacred Buddha images, and the giant deity Thao Thepphanasur. Sacred cloth talismans of Thao Wessuwan were distributed for free. Those donating 100 baht to the temple received amulets made from beverage can materials, consecrated in a major Buddhist blessing ceremony at Wat Sawang Arom.
Most notably, Luang Pho Pae conducted the Sun-Moon and Rahu holy water bathing ceremony, using holy water consecrated in the ubosot from the first day through the last day of the gold-leaf event. People who heard about this lined up for the blessing, with queues extending 200-300 meters. The holy water is believed to be highly sacred and powerful, providing protection and promoting prosperity in careers and business, bringing luck and fortune.
The ceremony began in the afternoon when Luang Pho Pae announced the ritual to honor sacred entities before closing the gold-leaf boundary sphere event. Devotees gathered around the giant boundary sphere with the figure of Thao Thepphanasur in front. Flowers, incense, candles, and garlands were offered during the ritual. Luang Pho Pae led the closing prayers, after which devotees lit incense to request blessings and presented garlands. Then the holy water from the ubosot was prepared behind the ceremonial pavilion. Candles were lit around the edge of the holy water basin to drip candle wax tears into the basin, invoking all sacred entities of Wat Sawang Arom and the 9 temples receiving the boundary spheres to join the ceremony. Devotees lined up in long queues to receive the holy water bath until the ritual concluded.
The reporter also noted that before the holy water bathing ceremony, after Luang Pho Pae extinguished the candles on the basin’s edge, many lottery hopefuls crowded around to observe the candle wax tears. Luang Pho Pae allowed 10 minutes for photographing the holy water basin. Afterwards, the holy water from the basin was poured over the devotees until the ceremony finished.
Mr. Phayom Sampanta, 56, from Nonthaburi, who came to apply gold leaf on the boundary spheres, said it was a merit to participate as the gold-leaf ceremony for 9 temples with 99 spheres concluded. Luang Pho Pae used holy water from the ubosot for the blessing, which was considered very auspicious. It was a great merit combined with the 9 temples, regarded as a major fortune. He noticed lottery hopefuls taking pictures of the holy water basin, so he took the opportunity to photograph it as he also enjoys gambling. Upon reviewing his photos, he saw candle wax tears resembling the numbers 9, 7, 2, and also 0, though some might see other numbers. He plans to use these numbers for lottery gambling, hoping for a big win, and intends to return to make merit with Luang Pho Pae.