Don't Miss Out for Amulet Enthusiasts: Amulet Tour EP.1

Making merit by paying homage to the Uppakut Buddha to ask for blessings of wealth and fortune is said to be very powerful. According to legend, the Uppakut Buddha had the power to defeat the demon king, Taw Swattee, during the late 2nd Buddhist century after the Buddha's parinirvana. At that time, King Ashoka, who was deeply devoted to Buddhism, celebrated the consecration of all the stupas he had built over a period of 7 years, 7 months, and 7 days. However, he was later challenged by Mara, the evil one. King Ashoka then summoned the Uppakut Buddha to defeat Mara, who eventually conceded defeat. Since then, the Uppakut Buddha has been renowned for subduing demons. The ritual begins with making merit and paying homage to the Buddha in the chapel, where the temple provides large red candles to light outside before entering to bow to the Buddha and place flowers inside the chapel. After that, the process of worshipping the Uppakut Buddha in the Tripitaka Hall begins with ringing the entrance bell, chanting prayers, paying respects, and then ringing the exit bell. The temple provides clear instructions for these steps. Anyone who worships or believes in the Uppakut Buddha should not miss visiting Chiang Mai and asking for blessings at Wat Uppakut. This temple is renowned and very ancient, and its wall murals are exquisitely rare and beautiful. If you have time, stop by to visit, pay homage, and admire the beauty. 📍 Wat Uppakut, Tha Phae Road, Chang Moi Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai ⏰ Visiting hours: 06:30-18:00.