If talking about amulets, the names are "Phra Somdej Wat Rakhang Kositaram" and "Phra Somdej Wat Bang Khun Phrom" which are both amulets that Somdet Phra Buddhacarya (To Phromrangsi) was the creator and consecrated. It is indeed a belief and is popular among amulet collectors.
Bang Khun Phrom Temple which is the birthplace of Phra Somdej Wat Bang Khun Phrom It is an old temple built at the end of the Thonburi period. Formerly called “Wat Waramataram” later changed its name to “Amatyaros Temple” or “Amritros Temple” but the villagers like to call it “Bang Khun Phrom Temple” Bang Khun Phrom Temple has Prince In. Krommaphra Rajawang Bowon Sathan Mongkol During the reign of King Rama III, he was the caretaker and maintainer. Until Prince Indra passed away There was a beetle brand clerk (the ancestor of the Thanakoset family) who came to be the lay layperson instead.
During the reign of King Rama V, Wisut Kasat Road was cut through the middle of the temple. Separate Bang Khun Phrom Temple into 2 temples: 1. Bang Khun Phrom Nai Temple (Wat Mai Amataros) where Phra Maha Chedi is located. and found Phra Somdet Wat Bang Khun Phrom in the crypt 2. Wat Bang Khun Phrom Nok (Wat Intharawihan) after the name of Prince In The large Phra Luang Por To Yuen is enshrined.
In 1870, the Duang brand clerk consulted with Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phrom Rangsi) of Wat Rakhang, a monk of that era. with which they are familiar that he wanted to build a Buddha image for future generations Because creating Buddha images is a great merit. which at that time Somdet Phra Buddhacarya (To) began to age. He liked Bang Khun Phrom Temple very much. Often travel back and forth between Wat Rakhang. with Bang Khun Phrom Temple regularly
The creation of this Buddha Somdej Phra Buddhacarya (To) agreed and also advised that if a Buddha image was to be made, it should be made of powder. Just like he used to build Phra Wat Rakhang. famous which Phra Wat Rakhang It is famous as a place of worship since Somdet Phra Buddhacarya (To) was still dead. He would lend the blocks from which the Wat Rakhang was built. There are four popular blocks: the large print block, the pagoda-shaped print block, the Ket Buatum print block. and Sam base block
At that time the idea was to create as much as possible. Built to complete the Dhammakhand, which is 84,000 Buddha statues [It is assumed that the actual number built will not exceed 10,000 Buddha statues]. When completed, they will be placed in the large pagoda. for the future If the nation collapses Until the people are in trouble The created Buddha image can be taken out and used. Somdej Phra Buddhacarya (To) gave various kinds of magical substances and powders that he consecrated from his studies since he was a novice. It is also recommended to use cement powder, sea shells, or limestone mixed together to create a Buddha amulet.
If building a total of 84,000 Buddha images in just 4 blocks would not be enough, the Duang brand clerk ordered ten groups of technicians. who used to carve blocks for Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To) to make more blocks By imitating the old print of Somdej Phra Buddhacarya (To).
The Phra Somdet Wat Bang Khun Phrom made at that time had a total of 12 prints, consisting of a large print, a pagoda-shaped print, a thread print, a Ket Buatum print, a Sam base print, a double base print, an elephant-eared Sangha print, an ear-less Sangha print, and a Garuda chest print. , Pim Ok Phuk, Pim Prok Pho and reclining print
When completed, it will be placed in the pagoda. But the creation of the Buddha at that time was different from the creation of Somdet Wat Rakhang. of Somdet Phra Buddhacarya (To), which were made in small numbers. He created the amulets with meticulous care and meticulousness. Every amulet that comes out is almost the same. Created by yourself Each day, only a few are made. When you are finished making it, dry it and give it away. There is no damage from the paneling.
While Phra Somdej Wat Bang Khun Phrom was produced in large quantities. There are many participants. Various printing presses according to different hand weights and different attention So it's somewhat distorted. When it was finished, it was placed in a crypt, subjected to heat, humidity, and minerals in the soil. May be distorted and bent Another important thing is Somdet Bang Khun Phrom to Pun. That is, use cement as the main conductor. But Somdej Wat Rakhang has all the substances, cement, magic powder.
Therefore, the shape of the Buddha image of Somdej Wat Bang Khun Phrom Therefore, it cannot compete with the beauty of Phra Somdej Wat Rakhang even though it is from the same block.
When the construction of Phra Somdej Wat Bang Khun Phrom was completed. In the process of filling the crypt with Somdet Phra Buddhacarya (To) joining in the consecration. At that time he brought amulets with him in a bag. namely Somdej Wat Rakhang, Somdet Kesachaiyo (Ang Thong Province) 7-layer print, also included in the crypt. Therefore, after breaking out of the dungeon Therefore, some people have found such amulets in the crypt of Bang Khun Phrom Temple.
Later, during World War I (1914-1918), Thailand sent soldiers to fight. There was a fear that when war broke out there would be a disaster and we had to find things to protect ourselves. The first encounter with Phra Somdej Bang Khun Phrom was because people wanted to find a sacred item. Have auspiciousness Especially the things that Somdej Phra Buddhacarya (To) had put in the crypt at that time. It is not secretly packed. But there was a big celebration. It is said that in the year 1870, Somdej Phra Phutthachan (To) placed the Buddha amulet in the crypt of Bang Khun Phrom Temple. It is very sacred.
During World War I, Somdej Wat Rakhang It has a rare price due to the reasons mentioned above. Everyone therefore wants to find something to replace it. To prevent danger Coincidentally, the chedi containing the Phra Somdej of Wat Bang Khun Phrom had an air hole the size of a wrist. If you use a light, you will be able to see the Buddha image placed below. But I can't go down and take it. So they took clay and tied the end of a rope like a fishing hook and lowered it into the air hole to catch the Buddha amulet. The amulets obtained this time are called the "Tok Fish" model. Most of the amulets that were caught were the amulets that were placed on top. It wasn't crushed by anything. Makes it a Buddha amulet with few stains. The content is not damaged.