Phra Rahu

 

Story:

A mythological giant monster deity, causing eclipses by eating the moon or the sun.

Immortal, by drinking the holy nectar.

 

Beliefs:

People worship Rahu with these 8 black colored foods:

 

• Black beans- progress.

• Black grapes- good business.

• Black liqueur- courage to risk /invest.

• Black coffee- getting what you wished for.

• Black sticky rice- wealth and family love/bonds.

• Black Thai cake- rewards, success and good luck.

• Black fermented eggs- successful contacts or errands.

• Black jelly/Shoa Guay- patience and graceful thoughts.

 

Abilities:

 

Phra Rahu

 

• Protection from evil spirits

• Success  in legal proceedings

• Financial blessings and overpower others

• (prosperity, money, luck)

• Getting rid of back stabbers, rumors and gossips

• Negate negative effects (eating away your unluckiness)