Phra Narod Rishi
This image of the Rishi was created as the first edition during the time of Phra Narod, who was the chief of Queen Chamathevi. Once completed, it was to be enshrined in a tunnel beneath the chedi of Wat mahawan. Later, it was discovered along with the Phra Rod from the Mahawan collection. According to legend, “Phra Naroth Rishi” was the creator and consecrator of the Phra Rod, which is why this particular imprint is referred to as “Phra Naroth” or “Phra Narod”. Over time, the pronunciation and writing evolved into “Phra Rod”.
