Mysterious Mother Wrapped in Fig statue draws lottery hopefuls

[snoop1130]

 

A century-old fig tree has become a sensation as villagers discovered a female statue, referred to as Mother Wrapped in Fig, entwined in its roots in Wat Charoen Suk, Klong Lan District, Kamphaeng Phet. The statue, which appears to be dressed in silk-like clothing and adorned with a crown, attracted over 60 villagers, who arrive daily to pay respects and seek lottery numbers.

 

The news of the unique discovery spread quickly on Facebook, transforming the old fig tree into a popular destination. The locals have been visiting the site frequently, hoping that their prayers for good fortune will be answered. The statue was aptly named Mother Wrapped in Fig due to its position within the fig tree roots, which encircle the statue up to its chest.

 

Upon visiting the site, our reporter observed more than 60 villagers offering flowers, incense, and candles to the statue. They performed prayers and rituals beside the fig tree, with most of them seeking lucky lottery numbers. The numbers 3, 4, and 7 became apparent from the incense sticks, followed by a grand firework display with 1,000 firecrackers. The tail numbers from the firecrackers turned out to be 1, 2, 8, 3, and 5.

 

By Samantha Rose

Caption: Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/mysterious-mother-wrapped-in-fig-statue-draws-lottery-hopefuls-to-kamphaeng-phet

 

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[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Upon visiting the site, our reporter observed more than 60 villagers offering flowers, incense, and candles to the statue. They performed prayers and rituals beside the fig tree, with most of them seeking lucky lottery numbers.

Hopefully Srettha can give them more hope than they've had for the last 8 years.

[Tarteso]

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

1, 2, 8, 3, and 5.

Try with these others;

4, 6, 7, 9 and 0.

Believe me.

[brianthainess]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The news of the unique discovery spread quickly on Facebook,

Discovery ? looks like its been there for many many years.

 

[brianthainess]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

referred to as Mother

So where is the child ?

[HandsomeTallFarang]

Love how their first instinct is "Lottery numbers" 

 

Not "historical preservation" or anything like that. Lottery numbers.

 

Just greed, stupidity, and superstition. Perfectly describes the entire country to be frank.

[747man]

Just greed, stupidity, and superstition. Perfectly describes the entire country to be frank......

 

Yes Because The Idiots Still pay 100 Baht for a 80 Baht Official Price for a Ticket.....Who gets the Additional 20 Baht is What I'd like to know ?? Answers on a Postage Stamp,Please !!

[PETERTHEEATER]

 

You can see them in many places in the country. Usually hand carved wood figures of buxom lasses painted in pastel colours hand raised in a wai gesture.

The tree is a (Ficus Religiosa) much revered and used as backdrop to local shrines. I suspect that, in this case, someone has donated the figure and the tree has been wrapped in multicolour garlands over the years concealing the figure. The tree has grown around her and been 'discovered when the site was tidied up. The figure is very lifelike and quality like that is not seen anymore.