Jatukam Ramathep coins from local sacred objects
Towards a national phenomenon
Jatukam Ramathep coin, also known as “Father Jatukam” หรือ "Chatukam" It is an amulet that originated in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province and was widely popular throughout Thailand for a period of time.
Origin and legend:
The origin of Jatukam Ramathep has a story that has been passed down to be related to King Chandrabhanu He was the king of the Srivijaya Kingdom and some believe that he is one of the incarnations of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva Who incarnated to help mankind
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Creation of the first edition of Jatukam Ramathep coins
The creation of the first edition of Jatukam Ramathep coins occurred in the year 2530 At Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, the main objective is to raise funds for construction. Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine
The important people who played a role in initiating and carrying out the construction at that time were: Police Major General Sanphet Thammathikun (Khunphan Rak Ratchadet) A famous former police officer joins with Professor Aphong Sukun-amorn or "Ko Phong" and the faithful, who performed powerful and sacred rituals in the ancient style
Khunphan Rak Ratchadet / Ko Phong
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In summary
The history of the creation of the Jatukam Ramthep amulet is connected to the legend of the sacredness of the Srivijaya land. It was made widely known from the creation of the first edition in 2530 to build the Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine.
The first generation of Jatukam Ramathep coins are sometimes called “Phra Phong Suryanchanthra” It is considered a prototype and is in high demand to the point of becoming a phenomenon in the collector's circle.
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Thank you for the information and pictures from
Google / th.wikipedia.org
Clear and deep www.komchadluek.net
Thairath www.thairath.co.th
Jatukam Ramathep information collection page
Jatukam Ramathep Amulet Club
