Locals Fascinated as Massive Mushroom Outbreak Emerges from Termite Mound

[snoop1130]

 

Enormous quantities of mushrooms emerged from a termite mound close to a monk's dwelling, catching the eye of many fascinated locals. Two elderly women aim to cook these mushrooms as a gift to the local monks.

 

These mushrooms, locally called "hed plouk", appeared on a mound behind the residence of a monk named Sumet Sumetho at the Saen Suk Temple located in Ban Don Saen Suk, in the Khon Buri district of Nakhon Ratchasima province. The unusual sight of hundreds of mushrooms flourishing in such large quantities attracted considerable attention from locals.

 

While the growth of mushrooms on termite mounds isn't unusual, the vastness and size of this batch make it an extraordinary occurrence. These mushrooms are described as unusually large and full, drawing increased interest from the community.

 

Yesterday, on August 8, Sumet Sumetho, who lives in the aforementioned dwelling, invited two elderly women from the local area, Arun, who is 77, and Rian, who is 72. His suggestion was to harvest the mushrooms for food to prevent wastage.

 

Today the mushrooms reached full maturity, with a few new ones sprouting. Sumet advised the women to ensure future growth by leaving the roots unharmed. Arun and Rian gathered all the mushrooms with care, following the monk's guidance, and accounted for a total of 118 mushrooms.

 

Arun and Rian plan to wash and store the mushrooms and cook them into a dish the following morning. They want to donate this meal to the monks at Saen Suk Temple as part of their almsgiving, thus fulfilling a meritorious act.

 

Arun and Rian attribute this unusual mushroom growth, which has attracted much attention, including media coverage, to a higher power. They infer this occurrence symbolises their village Don Saen Suk's and the temple Saen Suk's fertility. They speculate it could act as a divine call for more people to contribute to the temple's maintenance and upgrade.

 

Their gesture of offering mushrooms to the monks reflects a deeper spiritual connection to their faith and their community. This act serves not only as a practical use of natural resources, but as a significant show of their religious devotion and community spirit.

 

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-- 2024-08-09

 

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[Gottfrid]

Hurray! It´s lottery time!

[VincentRJ]

I hope this type of mushroom has not been misidentified. Some types are poisonous. It is speculated that the Buddha died as a result of mushroom poisoning.

[jogamonkseven]

33 minutes ago, VincentRJ said:

I hope this type of mushroom has not been misidentified. Some types are poisonous. It is speculated that the Buddha died as a result of mushroom poisoning.

 

Poisonous mushrooms is very bored. 118 Hallucinating mushrooms cooked for temple monks and half village would be more funny.

[This Guy]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Sumet advised the women to ensure future growth by leaving the roots unharmed.

Mushrooms grow from spores under the cap which they harvested, so leaving the root / stem behind will not have the desired effect

[Elkski]

Yes harvesting all is like taking an apple from the tree it doesn't harm the mycelium.   

This is how monks and many this think.  No way will they stand up for the politicians stealing power. 

[brianthainess]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Enormous quantities of mushrooms emerged from a termite mound close to a monk's dwelling,

I think I can guess why they had so much fertile soil to grow in..............

[brianthainess]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Two elderly women aim to cook these mushrooms as a gift to the local monks.

Well how else would any monk eat, they never cook a thing Ever.

[ignore it]

CAUTION ALERT !!

 

For all AN members up in Korat.

 

Don't go eating these and posting stuff on AN.

[siftasam]

No need to get het up about it, surely?

[impulse]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

These mushrooms, locally called "hed plouk", appeared on a mound behind the residence of a monk named Sumet Sumetho at the Saen Suk Temple located in Ban Don Saen Suk, in the Khon Buri district of Nakhon Ratchasima province. The unusual sight of hundreds of mushrooms flourishing in such large quantities attracted considerable attention from locals.

 

I'm curious whether Sumet Sumetho has indoor plumbing?   The answer may 'splain the rapid growth and unusual size.

 

[PETERTHEEATER]

The fungi grow on the outside of the mound because there's not mush room inside.

 

("I'll be leaving you now Sir")🤭

[metisdead]

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[Elkski]

Wife says that mushroom is a very prized type. We forage here in USA.  In fact after 45 days no rain we are starting to get some.  Mushroom season begins in earnest in late Aug after some big rains.  Her brother in law finds them every year. Same SECRET place on moms land. 

[BangkokReady]

On 8/9/2024 at 5:00 PM, snoop1130 said:

Yesterday, on August 8, Sumet Sumetho, who lives in the aforementioned dwelling, invited two elderly women from the local area, Arun, who is 77, and Rian, who is 72.

 

Mushroom experts?