Wat Phra That Phanom |
It is located about 600 meters west of the Mekong River in the That Phanom district in the southern part of Nakhon Phanom Province in northeastern Thailand.
It was originally built in the 16th century by the Laotian King Setthathirath of Lan Xang. Local people believe in it was built by Monk Maha Kassapa, a chief disciple of Buddha, to enshrine the Buddha's breastbone relics 8 years after Buddha's Nirvana.
It was first constructed as a square brick structure with intricate carvings reminiscent of the Cham or ancient Khmer style sanctuary. This was further added to, embellished, and restored over thousands of years by different groups of devoted people from both sides of the Mekong River.
It fell down in 1975 during a week of heavy rain. Scientific tests were undertaken and found that the innermost brick chamber at the ground level of the Stupa was built about AD 7- 8.
Among the debris of bricks a big bronze casket was found. Inside it was a multi-layered set of gold cases containing and protecting the sacred Relics.
Wat Phra That Phanom |
The 57 meters high Laotian style chedi can be seen from far away as the temple is approached. It is painted in white and decorated with gold ornaments. The top of the chedi contains 110 kilos of real gold. It looks beautiful when lit up at night. The base of the chedi is decorated with reliefs showing scenes from Brahman mythology.
Wat Phra That Phanom |
Wat Phra That Phanom |
The Wat Phra That Phanom continues to serve as a centre of spiritual inspiration for the promotion of harmony and peace among the people in the region.
Wat Phra That Phanom
Admission: free
Open: daily during daylight hours
Open: daily during daylight hours
Phone: +66 42 540 150
Email: watthat.com@hotmail.com
Address: 183/13 Chayangkun Rd, Tambon That Phanom, Amphoe That Phanom, Chang Wat Nakhon Phanom 48110, Thailand
Email: watthat.com@hotmail.com
Address: 183/13 Chayangkun Rd, Tambon That Phanom, Amphoe That Phanom, Chang Wat Nakhon Phanom 48110, Thailand
Website: http://www.watthat.com/
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