Phra Rahu Ring – The Devourer of Bad Luck – Luck and Fortune - Ring
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Rahu Ring – The Devourer of Bad Luck – Chance and Fortune.
Massive ring with patinated golden finishes, depicting the deity Rahu wearing a sacred crown and holding the celestial orb, housing a spiraled Yantra beneath his head. A ritual insignia worn to dissolve the blocks of destiny and turn adversity toward abundance.
In the sacred traditions of the sanctuaries, Rahu embodies the cosmic power of the eclipse, the master of the passage from darkness to light. Ancient texts recount his ascent to immortality after drinking the divine liqueur of eternity. Denounced by the Sun and the Moon, he pursues the stars across the celestial vault to engulf them temporarily, manifesting the power to dominate the forces of the sky. In monastic devotion, this protective deity fulfills a salvific mission: it absorbs the bad luck, swallows the curses, and destroys the hidden resentments that hinder human life. When Rahu devours the celestial orb, he swallows the shadow to restore it as regenerated clarity, reversing the opposite currents of fate to open the path to prosperity.
Wearing this protective presence places your existence under the guard of this tutelary power. Rahu’s benevolent action dissolves the knots of misfortune and repels secret hostilities, transforming obstacles into opportunities for lasting success.
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Dimensions:
Size: 64, 24, 10 1/2.
Height: 2.4 cm.
External width: 2.7 cm.
Length: 3.1 cm
Weight: 13 g. Ornately worked gold metal.
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History & Symbolism:
The Effigy of Rahu (The Master of Eclipses)
The face sculpted with imposing fangs and wearing the pyramidal crown represents Rahu in his mythological majesty. In religious statuary, this formidable physiognomy expresses the ability to dissipate fear, drive away dark influences, and faithfully guard the spiritual safety of the wearer.
The Celestial Orb (The Reversal of Destiny)
The sphere held between the deity’s hands materializes the star being devoured during the eclipse phenomenon. This ritual motif symbolizes the transmutation of periods of adversity into favorable ones, restoring luck and boosting the influx of material blessings.
The Hidden Spiraled Yantra (The Sacred Matrix)
The geometric diagram engraved beneath the head in the inner cavity reproduces an ancient esoteric trace. In the temple monks’ tradition, this looping concentric Yantra acts as a merit accumulator when in contact with the skin, preserving the constancy of protection and ensuring the continuity of abundance.
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Rahu Ring – The Devourer of Bad Luck – Chance and Fortune.
Massive ring with patinated golden finishes, depicting the deity Rahu wearing a sacred crown and holding the celestial orb, housing a spiraled Yantra beneath his head. A ritual insignia worn to dissolve the blocks of destiny and turn adversity toward abundance.
In the sacred traditions of the sanctuaries, Rahu embodies the cosmic power of the eclipse, the master of the passage from darkness to light. Ancient texts recount his ascent to immortality after drinking the divine liqueur of eternity. Denounced by the Sun and the Moon, he pursues the stars across the celestial vault to engulf them temporarily, manifesting the power to dominate the forces of the sky. In monastic devotion, this protective deity fulfills a salvific mission: it absorbs the bad luck, swallows the curses, and destroys the hidden resentments that hinder human life. When Rahu devours the celestial orb, he swallows the shadow to restore it as regenerated clarity, reversing the opposite currents of fate to open the path to prosperity.
Wearing this protective presence places your existence under the guard of this tutelary power. Rahu’s benevolent action dissolves the knots of misfortune and repels secret hostilities, transforming obstacles into opportunities for lasting success.
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Dimensions:
Size: 64, 24, 10 1/2.
Height: 2.4 cm.
External width: 2.7 cm.
Length: 3.1 cm
Weight: 13 g. Ornately worked gold metal.
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History & Symbolism:
The Effigy of Rahu (The Master of Eclipses)
The face sculpted with imposing fangs and wearing the pyramidal crown represents Rahu in his mythological majesty. In religious statuary, this formidable physiognomy expresses the ability to dissipate fear, drive away dark influences, and faithfully guard the spiritual safety of the wearer.
The Celestial Orb (The Reversal of Destiny)
The sphere held between the deity’s hands materializes the star being devoured during the eclipse phenomenon. This ritual motif symbolizes the transmutation of periods of adversity into favorable ones, restoring luck and boosting the influx of material blessings.
The Hidden Spiraled Yantra (The Sacred Matrix)
The geometric diagram engraved beneath the head in the inner cavity reproduces an ancient esoteric trace. In the temple monks’ tradition, this looping concentric Yantra acts as a merit accumulator when in contact with the skin, preserving the constancy of protection and ensuring the continuity of abundance.
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The photographs were taken in sunlight using dedicated photographic equipment to accurately reproduce the details, reliefs, and nuances of the object.
Shipping: Each item is carefully prepared, packaged with care, and shipped in trackable parcels to ensure secure transport.
✦✦✦ COLLECTOR ADVANTAGE: GROUP YOUR PURCHASES ✦✦✦
Have you spotted several items in this sale? Take the opportunity to gather your acquisitions.
To benefit from a single shipment and a single shipping fee, simply wait for the closure of all your auctions before proceeding to payment. The Catawiki platform will automatically group your purchases on a single invoice.
One order, one parcel, one shipping fee for your treasure selection.
✦✦✦ RECEPTION OF YOUR TREASURE ✦✦✦
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Details
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Phra Rahu Ring – The Devourer of Bad Luck – Luck and Fortune
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
13 g
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
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