Nang Kwak นางกวัก | |
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Affiliation | Phosop, Kuman Thong, Tutelary deities |
Symbol | Beckoning hand, bag full of money |
Mount | Pig |
Parents | Sujidtaprahma (father) Sumanta (mother) |
Nang Kwak (Thai: นางกวัก) is a Bodhisattva, household goddess or Spirit of Thai folklore. She is deemed to bring good fortune, prosperity and attract customers to a business. Although Nang Kwak is more a figure of popular folklore than a deity, there are Buddhist legends that seek to incorporate her into the Buddhist fold.
Commonly dressed in red Thai style clothing, Nang Kwak is an incarnation of Mae Po Sop, the Thai rice goddess. She is similar to the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.[1]
Nang Kwak is found among shops and merchants.