สี่หูห้าตา (Si Hu Ha Ta)
Si Hu Ha Ta (Four-Eared, Five-Eyed Creature)
A Lanna amulet of good fortune, also known as "Indra in Disguise," depicted as a mythical creature with four ears and five eyes. It is said to eat hot coals and excrete gold.
Main Belief/Spiritual Benefits: Most notably for attracting wealth and reversing poverty or difficulties, bringing abundance, prosperity, and success in business or investment.
Distinguishing Features: Resembles a monkey or bear with four ears and five eyes (including one in the center of the forehead). Often made from mystical metals or carved wood.
Worship/Traditions:
Offerings: It is customary to offer "black coals" (according to the legend that it eats coals and excretes gold), along with clean water or fruit.
Placement: Suitable for placement in shops, on cash registers, or carried to attract good fortune.
Prohibition: Worshippers should be mindful of their spending, avoid extravagance, and be diligent, as this amulet focuses on promoting smooth work and business endeavors, not on gambling without hard work.