Batch: Ruay Laew Ruay Eik (Rich More and More)

Year: B.E.2563 (C.E.2020)

From: Wat Phra Nakhon, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province




Purpose of Making: to earn donations to develop and restore old building in temple.


Ceremony:  Holy blessing on 28 March 2020 (Sao 5 day) at Royal Vihara, Wat Phra Maha That Woramahavihan,  Nakhon Si Thammarat Province by LP Maitree abbot of Wat Phra Nakhon and 16 reverend guru monk joining in blessing.

According to legend, it was said that Lord Sri Thammakaram built the coin of Namo with a noble Brahmin ritual by invoking the three gods before the royal family (Pattamawong dynasty) will be born in Nakhon Si Thammarat. Before the 18th century, Namo was the currency used to exchange goods, which is expected to continue from the 12th century onwards.

The name may come from the word "Nama" or "Namus", a word that is expressed to show respect for God. The symbol of Namo at that time should have a meaning associated with the Brahmanism of the sect. But later, during the royal family, King Srithammasokraj changed the role of Namo from currency exchange to be a talisman to protect against danger.

For the character "Namo" is a Parawa script of ancient India, a sacred character of the South Sea, thinking that Namo may refer to humility or referring to the heart of the Buddhist incantations that we often say, "Namotassa Pawakato Arahato Samma Samputtassa”.

The creation of Namo would have been a Brahmin as a ceremonial traditionally since ancient times. Especially before Songkran Day, there will be Phanyak Prayer to expel evil and invite Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma to be in Namo's coin and then sow them around Nakhon Si Thammarat city to prevent pandemics.

Currently, Namo has changed from currency to become a talisman and developing into jewelry that people are fond of buying as souvenirs for their loved ones whether rings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, etc. If wanting confidence of real Namo coin, must from Nakhon Si Thammarat province only.