Somdej Toh amulet, Ket Talu Sum (topknot through the arch), Sacred powder (Phong), Wat Rakhang, BE 2460

Thai name: สมเด็จวัดระฆัง พิมพ์ใหญ่ เกศทะลุซุ้ม ลงรัก วัดระฆังโฆสิตารามวรมหาวิหาร กรุงเทพมหานคร · Item code: 2568100506-sd-py

Guru monk : Somdej Toh Temple : Wat Rakhang Province : Bangkok Year : BE 2460 (1917) Material : Sacred powder (Phong) Mold / batch : Ket Talu Sum (topknot through the arch) Category : Sacred powder amulets

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Sacred powder / lime — what can be observed in the macro photos

  • Sacred ingredients and powder grains of various sizes mixed into the material
  • Natural sinking, cracks and shrinkage of the powder body
  • Surface deposits and deposits in the mould recesses
  • Density of the material, comparing high points with recesses

Macro photos are empirical data for study and comparison — not a certification of age or authenticity. For in-depth elemental analysis (e.g. XRF / SEM-EDS), please use an independent laboratory. Please use your own judgement.

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About this piece

Somdej Toh amulet, Ket Talu Sum (topknot through the arch), Sacred powder (Phong), Wat Rakhang, BE 2460 is listed under Sacred powder amulets in the Amulet Ping collection. This exact piece is owned and photographed by us from every side, with microscope images, so you can study the material, mold and surface in detail.

  • Guru monk / origin: Somdej Phra Buddhacarya (Toh Phromrangsi) of Wat Rakhang
  • Temple: Wat Rakhang, Bangkok
  • Year: BE 2460 (1917 CE)
  • Material: Sacred powder (Phong)
  • Mold / batch: Ket Talu Sum (topknot through the arch)
  • Thai name: สมเด็จวัดระฆัง พิมพ์ใหญ่ เกศทะลุซุ้ม ลงรัก วัดระฆังโฆสิตารามวรมหาวิหาร กรุงเทพมหานคร

Somdej Phra Buddhacarya (Toh Phromrangsi) of Wat Rakhang

Somdej Phra Buddhacarya (Toh Phromrangsi) of Wat Rakhang

Somdej Phra Buddhacarya (Toh Phromrangsi, 1788–1872) of Wat Rakhang in Bangkok is the most celebrated monk of the Rattanakosin era. He created the Phra Somdej amulet, regarded as the 'king of amulets', and composed the Chinnabanchorn katha.

Known for: Phra Somdej is traditionally believed to bring loving-kindness (metta), protection and overall good fortune.

See all: amulets of Somdej Toh →

These are traditional beliefs passed down among devotees, not guarantees of any result. Please use your own judgement.

🙏 Katha (chant) for this master

Begin by reciting Namo Tassa three times:

นะโม ตัสสะ ภะคะวะโต อะระหะโต สัมมา สัมพุทธัสสะ (ว่า 3 หน)
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammā Sambuddhassa (×3) โอม ศรี ศรี พรหมรังสี นามะเตโช มะหาสัมมะโน มะหาปัญโญ มะหาลาโภ มะหายะโส สัพพะสิทธิ ภะวันตุ เม
นะโม โพธิสัตโต พรหมรังสี

The katha is in Pali / Thai. Thai script is shown as recorded; recite with respect.

📖 A detailed article about this piece is available in Thai.: สมเด็จวัดระฆัง พิมพ์ใหญ่ เกศทะลุซุ้ม ลงรัก วัดระฆังโฆสิตารามวรมหาวิหาร กรุงเทพมหานคร

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