Phom Nam Mön – Ritual accessory from Wat Ratchanadaram (Bangkok)
This phom nam mön is a ritual accessory used by Thai monks to sprinkle worshippers with blessed Nam Mön water during ceremonies for protection, purification, and prosperity. Handcrafted according to the tradition of Wat Ratchanadaram (Bangkok), it consists of a bundle of dried plant strips, carefully bound with ritual Sai-Sin cord.
This object is new , made in the temple according to ancient methods, and represents an indispensable instrument of Buddhist celebrations: private or public blessings, protection of dwellings, luck rituals or shop opening ceremonies.
Features
- Temple: Wat Ratchanadaram (Bangkok)
- Dimensions: Length approximately 35 cm (varies depending on craftsmanship)
- Weight: Approximately 120 grams
Traditional use
The phom nam mön is dipped in a bowl of holy water before the monk gently shakes it to shower blessings. Nam Mön holy water is reputed to bring:
- protection against harmful influences
- household harmonization
- luck in business
- blessings of health and longevity
- karmic purification
Authentic ritual object
Each piece is crafted at the temple, respecting local customs. This type of object is usually reserved for monks or ritual officiants, but some temples make them for worshippers or collectors of sacred objects.
When the plant-based strips open under the monk's touch, they become a subtle bridge between the visible world and the protective flow of blessings. The holy water that flows from them is not merely liquid: it carries the benevolent vibrations of the ancient masters of Wat Ratchanadaram, circulating like a rain of light upon the body and mind. To own a phom nam mön is to keep at home a fragment of this energy that soothes, protects, and awakens.