Crowds Flock to Golden Buddha at Sri Racha Temple Seeking Lucky Numbers for Lottery Grand Prize—20th Winner Hoped For
Devotees flocked to Khao Chong Lom Temple in Chon Buri to seek lottery blessings from a nine-meter Golden Buddha statue that has yielded 19 first-prize winners in three years, with hopeful visitors purchasing tickets bearing lucky firecrack
On April 25, 2026, crowds of devotees visited Khao Chong Lom Temple in Khao Khanthorn subdistrict, Sri Racha district, Chon Buri province, to pay respects to the Golden Buddha statue (Phra Thaao Wessuwannan Thong Lang) positioned in front of Khao Chong Lom mountain. The atmosphere was lively as worshippers brought various offerings to the sacred figure.
The temple provided traditional offerings including red flower garlands, nine red roses, nine incense sticks, candles, red water, and firecrackers. Devotees made prayers and wishes for prosperity, wealth, success, and lottery blessings, with many writing down lucky numbers at the incense altar. Since the statue was installed three years ago, a total of 19 people have won the first-prize lottery.
In Thai beliefs, Phra Thaao Wessuwannan is considered the chief of giants and guardian spirits who protects people from harm and bestows good fortune and prosperity. The statue stands nine meters tall and weighs 1,500 kilograms, created by Phra Kru Bhavana Wachiryang, the abbot of Khao Chong Lom Temple. On this day, previous lottery winners returned to pay respects and donated 2,000 firecrackers. Visitors examined the firecracker numbers—083-79—and immediately purchased government lottery tickets at the temple, hoping to become the twentieth first-prize winner.
