Devotees flocked to gild the index finger of Grandfather Ruesi Phrommes before the grand celebration at Ruesi Nen Hermitage. They stopped to observe auspicious incense sticks and discovered a "lucky number" for the 1 July 2026 lottery, which they eagerly took to try their luck.
On 24 June 2026 GMT+7, a reporter described the atmosphere at Ruesi Nen Hermitage, Potang Subdistrict, Bang Sai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, where many people gathered to offer ceremonial trays and gild the index finger of Grandfather Ruesi Phrommes ahead of the grand celebration on 4-5 July. The event will feature special nighttime opportunities to seek blessings from Grandfather Ruesi Phrommes and Kumarn Thong Chao Sua Heng.
Grandfather Ruesi Phrommes, also known as the Great Teacher Grandfather Ruesi Phrommes, is a highly revered sacred figure. People especially seek his blessings for luck, wealth, and career success. He is often featured in news related to lucky numbers and bestowing fortune upon believers.
Today, Teacher Ruesi Nen That Buddhakun conducted the auspicious opening ceremony and led attendees in worship and gilding the index finger of Grandfather Ruesi Phrommes. The ceremony included distributing Naga serpent offerings, considered attendants of Grandfather Ruesi Phrommes according to belief, as well as trays of pumpkins as offerings.
Attendees lit incense sticks to pray to Grandfather Ruesi Phrommes before presenting prayer beads above, then gilded the finger and touched their foreheads to it to ask for blessings and luck, completing the ritual. Before leaving, visitors also observed the auspicious incense sticks placed in front of Grandfather Ruesi Phrommes and saw the number 334, which they intend to use for the 1 July 2026 lottery, following their faith.
