Thai amulets by Tao Wessuwan . *
Tao Wessuwan (also written
Tao Wesuhan or
Taw Waes Suwann)
is a
Raksha living in one of the lower worlds of the Devas.
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He is a protector of temples and of Dharma in general and drives away evil spirits and ghosts. *
He is very often found as a "temple guardian",
with his magic weapon
Krabong in hand.
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Tao Wessuwan is also a deity of fortune
(he is the "brother of Kubera " ) and the faithful often ask him to help them earn enough
to pay their bills and current expenses without worry.