According to the Brahmin legends, On the side of the Yaksa race, the City of Langka was built by Sahabodii Prohm and ruled over by a Brahma Lord called "Taw Jadturapaktra" (this is a revered national Angelic Deity in Thailand - Jadtu means 4fold, and Paktra means faces - so "four faces"). He was given a Concubine (wife) called Nang Maligaa, along with an entourage of Yaksa servants and Citizens to rule over. He was also bestowed a Heavenly gift of the Diamond Parasol (as in the Diamond Parasol Sacred Na design, which you can see on the Yantpedia website).
The Diamond Parasol. This Magical parasol posessed the power that, when you lifted it up in the centre of the City and opened it, it would obscure the sunlight and prevent any enemies from being able to see the City. Later, Nang Maligaa gave birth to a young Prince, name of "Taw Latsatian" (ท้าวลัสเตียน). Lord Latsatian has four Arms, and is, of course, the Father of The Yaksa lineage in Langka and the Thai Ramakian Epic. Pic left; The Vanora Pali crushes the Chatra (Parasol)
A note about Chatra (Parasols) in Asian Culture.
The meaning of the Parasol in Thailand is similar to that of many countries, such as India, Laos and Burma. In olden times, when one had erected a City one would erect a "Chatra" (Parasol) in the centre of the City as a sign of Rule. If there were 2 Cities in the Kingdom, then the Parasol should have 2 stories. If 7 Cites, then 7 stories/levels etc. In the picture below, of a Royal Chatra, the Nine Stories most certainly represent the Nine Ruling Kings of the Chakri Dynasty. Apart from this, in Asia, the Chatra is used whenever Royal, Majestic, or Sacred religious figures are present, or in the case of statues and edifices, on display. Kings, Devas, and Chedis (stupas/shrines), have Chatras shading them. I shall be researching this more and will update the info if i feel it necessary (or interesting enough).
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