
Phra Pidta (Phra Gavampati / Closed-Eye Arahant)
Iconographic representation of Arahant Gavampati (or Kaccayana) guarding the six sense doors in deep Nirodha Samapatti
Historical Era: Ayutthaya to Rattanakosin (LP Kaew, LP Iam, LP Toh, LP Tim). Primary Issuing Temples: Wat Kruawan (Chonburi), Wat Saphan Sung (Nonthaburi), Wat Pradoo Chimplee (Bangkok), Wat Huay Chorakhe (Nakhon Pathom). Canonical Masters: Luang Phor Kaew Wat Kruawan, Luang Pu Iam Wat Saphan Sung, Luang Pu Toh Wat Pradoo Chimplee, Luang Pu Nak Wat Huay Chorakhe.
Divided into Two-Handed (Pidta Maha Lap — covering the eyes) and Multi-Handed (Pidta Maha Ut / Yant Yung — covering the nine bodily orifices).
Lacquered sacred powder (Nuea Phong Kluk Rak, LP Kaew & LP Iam), Bailan burnt palm-leaf ash & pollen (LP Toh Jumbo 1 & 2), and cast Mekaphat / Nawa Loha metal.
Divided into Two-Handed (Pidta Maha Lap — covering the eyes) and Multi-Handed (Pidta Maha Ut / Yant Yung — covering the nine bodily orifices).
Authenticity of aged black tree lacquer (Rak Chin / Rak Nam Kliang), embedded Takrut silver/gold scrolls, and reverse Yant Putson / Yant Sukitti.
Authenticity of aged black tree lacquer (Rak Chin / Rak Nam Kliang), embedded Takrut silver/gold scrolls, and reverse Yant Putson / Yant Sukitti.
Namo Tassa (3x)Puttang ArathananangNa-Mo-Put-Taa-YaMa-A-U- ◆Wat Kruawan (Chonburi)
- ◆Wat Saphan Sung (Nonthaburi)
- ◆Wat Pradoo Chimplee (Bangkok)
- ◆Wat Huay Chorakhe (Nakhon Pathom)