This Phra Nak Prok Buddha amulet was made and released from the temple of Wat Nathawee temple, located in Songkhla Province. Phra Nak Prok is a Buddha image of the day of protection, sitting in Samadhi "Concentrative Meditation" position, with cross-legged and overlapping hand with palm facing upward, protected from the heavy rain and storm by the Naga King (King Cobra) with his 7 Naga heads. Naga is the name of God, taking the form of a great snake.
Phra Nak Prok – the Saturday Buddha in this position is recommended to the one born on Saturday, and it's also suitable for anyone who has faith in the amulet. Phra Nak Prok Buddha amulet was very popular with the local folk in Thailand. It has undergone an eye-opening ceremony (religion) and is consecrated by the mass monks of decent temples. People from the social spectrum have held the common belief that this Phra Nak Prok Buddha amulet could ensure its owners with protective power, attract wealth and good health, prevent danger, and other successes in life.
The back of the charm is imprinted with the Yantra symbol to increase its power as a defense weapon, black magic, and evil spirit and bring good fortune. Phra Nak Prok Buddha amulet is one of the amulets belonging to the seven Buddha birthday images of the week. Traditionally.it is believed that Buddha spent seven days following his enlightenment thinking of the suffering of all living creatures.
Buddha images represent moments in the Buddha's life. Thai people always respect their particular Buddha images that match their days of birth. To check your day of delivery, please click here for Calendar Conversion.
Saturday Buddha – Phra Nak Prok Buddha
Day of Protection
The Saturday Buddha is represented in a full lotus position amid meditation under the protection of the Naga Muchalinda. It is said that the pose reflects a time following enlightenment when the Naga King protected a meditating Buddha against exposure to heavy rainfall by using his multi-headed hood for shelter while lifting him above flooded waters using his body.
The posture of the Buddha is known as "Protected by Naga King." This amulet can be a special gift to show your loved one how much you care. A person born on Saturday to worship the Buddha in this position is believed to be happy, lucky, peaceful, and prosperous.