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 very great snake. Phra Nak Prok – the Saturday Buddha in this position is recommended to the one who was 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 gone through an eye-opening ceremony (religion) and consecrated by the mass monk of decent temples. People from across the social spectrum have held the common belief that this Phra Nak Prok Buddha amulet could ensure its owners with the form of protective power, attract wealth, good health, prevent danger, and other successes in life. At the back of the amulet imprinted with Yantra symbol to increase its power to defence weapon, black magic and evil spirit and bring good fortune. Phra Nak Prok Buddha amulet is one of the amulet belong 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 pay respect to their particular Buddha images that match their days of birth. To check your day of birth, 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 in the midst of 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.” It is believed that if a person who was born on Saturday to worship the Buddha of this position will be happy, lucky, peaceful, and prosperous. This amulet can be used as a special gift to show your loved one how much you care.