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| Wat Phra Mahathat : Nakhon Si Thamarat Province | | 2008-03-23 00:56:32 | | [ photo credit : dhammathai.org ]Wat Phra Mahathat is the most important temple of Nakhon Si Thammarat. This is originally an old monastery of Nakhon Si Thamarat, situated in the heart of the city. It is believed to be constructed during Sivichaya period in compliance with the idea of Mahayana Buddhism School. An extensive complex is centred on the 77-metre pagoda houses Buddha relics brought from Sri Lanka some 1,700 years ago. The pagoda, 55.78 meters high, has a distinctive Sri Lankan style. The top is entirely covered by pure gold. Inside the temple are many buildings of importance, especially the royal building which has beautiful architecture from the Ayutthaya period and the Sam Chom building where the Buddha image attired in royal wardrobe Phra Si Thamma Sokarat is housed. There are also the Phra Maha Phinetkrom (the equestrian image) building, the Thap Kaset building, while the Khian and Pho Lanka buildings are used to display artifacts donated to | | By: Wat Thai Temple | | |
| | Prathat Tha Uthen : Nakhon Phanom | | 2007-08-07 00:37:12 | | Phra That Tha Uthen is located opposite Hin Bun town in Laos. It is situated approximately 26 kilometers north of the city on Highway 212. Similar in style to Phra That Phanom, Phra That Tha Uthen is 66 meters high. Constructed in 1912, the chedi (pagoda) houses the relics of the Lord Buddha’s disciple brought from over from Yangon, Myanmar.[source:thai-tour.com]Related Tags: Pra That/Phra That Tha Uthen/Nakhon Phanom/Chedi/thai temple/wat | | By: Wat Thai Temple | | |
| | The 9-storey stupa Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon : Khon Kaen province | | 2007-07-15 05:06:42 | | Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon or The 9-storey stupa Located in Wat Nong Waeng, a royal temple on Klang Mueang Road, the Phra Mahathat houses relics of the Lord Buddha and important Buddhist scriptures. Doors and windows of the 9 storeys of the stupa are beautifully carved, featuring the life and former reinearnations of the Lord Buddha, 16 classes of visible deities in the Brahma’s world, and Buddhist rites. Murals within the stupa feature history of the town. The top floor, on the 9th storey, houses relics of the Lord Buddha. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the town from there.Related Tags: stupa/Khon Kaen/Phra Mahathat/Chedi/thai temple/wat | | By: Wat Thai Temple | | |
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| Snam Chand Palace : Nakhon Pathom | | 2007-05-24 17:22:00 | | Located about 2 km West of Phra pathom Chedi, covering an area of 888 rai, 3 ngarn, 4 sq wah, there are a number of exquisite royal residences and palaces during the reign of King Rama VI available as follows : Piman Pathom hall, Wat-Charee Rommaya Hall, The Charli Mongkol Asna building, The Marie Raja Rata Ballang building, The Tabkaew hall, The Tabkwan hall, Rean Tabcharoen, The Mounment of Monument of King Rama VI, Sra Nam Chand. Related Tags: Snam Chand Palace/Nakhon Pathom/Palace/Thailand palace/Ancient/Thai | | By: Wat Thai Temple | | |
| | Wat Phra Pathom Chedi : Nakhon Pathom | | 2007-05-11 16:18:00 | | Phra Pathom Chedi is the oldest Buddhist monument in Thailand. It is located in a region where Buddhism was first introduced here by Sona Thera and Uttra Thera in the fourth Buddhist century. The present shape of Phra Pathom Chedi differs from the original one which was that of an overturned bowl in the Indian stupa style.Situated in Tambon Phra Pathom Chedi, Amphoe Muang, It is a towering tribute to Buddhism, a place worthy of being worshipped of Nakhon Phathom. Chedi which, 235.50 metres high, is te biggest Chedi in Thailand, and is also the tallest of Buddhist mounments in the world. The Chedi's upper terrace is surrounded by the bell towers which are spaced at intervals. It is generally believed that anyone who strikes all of the bells can consign merit to the guarding Gods or Angels. Phra Pathom Chedi has become a center of study and research of historical archaeology since it is the national museum of Phra Pathom Chedi and th | | By: Wat Thai Temple | | |
| | Phra Nakhon Khiri : Phetchaburi | | 2007-04-24 09:36:00 | | Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace or the Holy City Hill was the first palace built on the mountain range by King Rama IV in 1859 for the King himself and for the royal guests.It is studded with Wats and various components of the palace such as Wat Mahasamanaram locates on the hill-step, Wat Phra Kaeo which is the temple of the palace locates on the hill-top. The middle peak enshrines Phra that Chom Phet and the eastern peak is a vicinity of the compound. The architectural style of the palace is mixed between European, Chinese and Thai.photo: moohinTechnorati tags : Phra Nakhon Khiri /Phetchaburi /thai temple /Wat /Thailand Temple | | By: Wat Thai Temple | | |
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| Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan : Nakhon Si Thammarat | | 2007-04-24 05:34:00 | | Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan is located on Ratchadamnoen Road in Tambon Nai Muang. This is one of the most important historical sites in southern Thailand. The pagoda, 55.78 meters high, has a distinctive Sri Lankan style. The top is entirely covered by pure gold. Inside the temple are many buildings of importance, especially the royal building which has beautiful architecture from the Ayutthaya period and the Sam Chom building where the Buddha image attired in royal wardrobe Phra Si Thamma Sokarat is housed. There are also the Phra Maha Phinetkrom (the equestrian image) building, the Thap Kaset building, while the Khian and Pho Lanka buildings are used to display artifacts donated to the temple by Buddhists. photo: dhammathaiTechnorati tags : Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan /thai temple /Thailand Temple /Wat /Sri Lankan | | By: Wat Thai Temple | | |
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