นางกวัก (Nang Kwak)
Nang Kwak
"Nang Kwak" is considered the most universally revered goddess of fortune and commerce in Thailand. She is commonly found in shops, restaurants, and businesses of all types. It is believed she is the daughter of Pu Chao Khao Khiao (Phra Kesorasuma), known for her beauty and great popularity.
Main Beliefs/Buddhist Virtues:
Attracting Money and Gold: Most notably, she attracts customers, promotes smooth business operations, and brings a continuous flow of wealth.
Great Popularity and Compassion: Helps people develop affection, encourages patronage, fosters interaction, and evokes a desire for assistance.
Attracting Fortune: Helps ensure smooth business operations, facilitates easy sales closures, and increases income.
Distinguishing Features: She is depicted as an ancient Thai woman seated cross-legged, with her right hand raised in a beckoning gesture (symbolizing the summoning of wealth), and her left hand resting beside her body or holding a bag of money and gold. She is typically made from metal, sacred powder, terracotta, or carved wood.
Guidelines/Worship:
Offerings: It is customary to offer clean water, fruit, fragrant flowers, sweets, and some traditions suggest offering red syrup or fragrant powder.
Placement: It should be placed in an easily visible location, especially in front of the shop or at the cash register, facing the shop entrance to attract customers and money.
Precautions: It should not be placed facing a bathroom or in a damp area. Regular cleaning of the placement area is essential to prevent dust accumulation and ensure the proper flow of the wealth-attracting energy.
