***History of Phra Rod, Mahawan Temple, Lamphun Province***

 Phra Rod is a name that the ancient people believed that Called by the name of the hermit who created it, namely "Narada" hermit or "Narod" hermit. Wat Maha Wan, the locals call it "Mae Phra Rod" or Phra "Rod Luang" in legend that it is Phra Phuttha Sikhi Patima named Chamadevi. invited from Lavo This name was called before the Buddha image was found. On the floor of the wall, there is a group of radial-like Bodhi leaves. appear on both sides

         Phra Rod was first excavated around the beginning of the reign of King Rama V, but can be traced from records. of the rector Abbot of Wat Phra Khong Hermit at that time and teacher adopt Wat Phra Mahathat Hariphunchai said that in the year 1892 the Chedi of Wat Mahawan was damaged and partially collapsed. In the reign of King Hempinthuphaichit The temple has renovated the chedi. At that time, Phra Rod was found in the chedi as much as possible. Phra Rod looks like a wall of Bodhi leaves. In the temple of Wat Mahawan, the one who found Phra Rod at that time was probably called by the name Phra Rod Luang. but then brought some of the salvation that was found this time imported and packed in the original chedi about another bowl

Phra Rod was discovered in 1908, at that time the base of the Great Chedi of Wat Mahawan was damaged. The temple was demolished and renovated. Found the salvation contained in the year 2435 brought out all. and distributed to government officials and associates at that time It was found that many amulets were found. Phra Rod, this dungeon is considered an old amulet and has been passed down until now. And the Mahawan Temple has arranged a ceremony to build a new Phra Rod instead. I understand that it was probably the elder Phra Kruba Kongkaew who built it because some parts were distributed to the public at that time called Phra Rod, Kruba Kong Kaew.

         Then a period of time has passed until the year 2498 when the Buddha image was excavated in front of the temple. and under the amulet Found almost 300 Phra Rod, with all the prints. This dungeon is considered a new Phra Rod dungeon. Currently in circulation until the year 2506, the Mahawan temple has demolished the floor of the chapel. to restore Found the last Phra Rod that there are up to 300 pieces. This Phra Rod has been rented out. in Bangkok a lot Most of the salvation is sharp. And very beautiful is the new Phra Rod Kru, the second generation. After that later, there were digging for the salvation. in the courtyard Almost every nook and cranny around the temple area, it took a long time to see a Buddha amulet. It's been a while until now until the temple has stopped digging Phra Rod In addition to Phra Rod, Wat Mahawan also found amulets of the Lamphun family. Almost every print. The special thing is that I have found a gold and silver amulet. The most feathered style in Lamphun.

         Phra Rod was discovered only at Wat Maha Wan only, very soft, very finely ground clay. The Buddha image is seated in the attitude of subduing Mara, consisting of a wall of Bodhi leaves on both sides. The overall art of Dvaravati - Srivijaya is a specific form of the family during the Haripunchai period. During the 17th Buddhist century, there were 5 types of typography, namely, large print, medium print, small print, low print and shallow print. It has the appearance of the overall defects that are symbols that appear in every print, in large, medium, and small prints.

         Starting from the top of the three prints, there is a point of Pho Ting. These three prints have 3 cards appearing above the tip of the pedestal. And on the side of the Buddha's head, the outer row of Bodhi leaves is larger than the inner row. And these 3 pairs of Pho are almost always of the same high level. Cracked lines are available only in uppercase. There is a worm-like figure appearing on the side of the Buddha's left ear. Above the left knee of the Buddha image, there is a small embossed waterfall line drawn from under Phra Rod's elbow under the upper base. Only the uppercase has 4 bases, middle type, small, shallow, has 3 bases, large print, middle type, shallow type with soil protruding from under the lowest base called 2-layer base. Small print must not have. The outer Pho group of every print is similar because it is made by the same craftsman.

         In addition, the shallow print and shallow print rarely have Pho leaves in shallow prints. There are inner rows of Pho walls. The Bodhi leaf is attached to the Buddha image and slopes down to the outer Bodhi group. There is a mark on the front of the front as a landmark. In the post, there is no Pho in the inner row. The surface of the Buddha image is sloping downwards. at the Pho group outside the row, only at the end of the line The highest point is the most important point. In addition, the most important aspect of the Savior The counterfeit is difficult to imitate. pattern memorization And the old meat, especially the large print, will appear the mouth (mouth) muzzled like a betta's mouth. There is a very noticeable crease on the upper lip. It is a secret point that should be noted. and a group of Bodhi in the outer row of the uppercase on the left of the Buddha image has a very noticeable sloping level. It is a notable point that counterfeits are difficult to achieve.

Phra Rod, Mahawan Temple, Lamphun Characteristics: Clay amulet is a small amulet. The name Phra Rod has three assumptions:

         1. Pronounced according to the person who created it, namely Hermit Narod, which is pronounced according to the Mon language.

         2. One who worships And bring it with you to different places can be saved from danger as well. therefore called Phra Rod

         3. Because it is an amulet that is smaller than other prints Therefore, it was called Phra Lod. and become a monk

         General characteristics of Phra Rod as a monk in the attitude of subduing Mara There is a base under the seat. and there is nisitana cloth (sitting cloth) supported on the base behind the Buddha image with a grille pattern Northern natives call it Bodhi leaf because the grille looks like a Bodhi leaf with no branches in the glass house. His face will appear with his eyes (eyes) and ears (ears) extending almost to Angsa. (Shoulder or shoulders) on both sides. The back side has no patterns other than fingerprints. is all soil Some are convex, some are flat.

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