Temple of Wat Bang Phra @ Luang Phor Pern

Wat Bang Phra temple is also known for the daily tattoos or Sak Yants given by the monks that live there, and especially for the Wai Khru festival held on the temple grounds once a year during March when disciples gather to pay respect to the spirit of Luang Phor Pern. The power of any amulet or tattoo decreases with time, so to re-empower tattoos each year, Sak Yant masters celebrate with their disciples the Wai Khru (Wai Khru meaning to pay homage to one's teacher). On this day, devotees gather in the parlors of their Sak Yant masters to honor them and get their tattoos blessed and re-empowered.