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Khao Kradong Park : Buriram
2008-05-24 05:33:00 [ Phra Suphattharabophit ]This forest park is 6 kilometres from the city on the Buriram-Prakhon Chai road (Highway No. 219). Khao Kradong is an extinct volcano that is 265 meters high. The summit of the mountain has a pool which is believed to be the mouth of the volcano. Around the area are several plant species worth studying and Phra Suphattharabophit, an important Buddha image of the province.tags : Khao Kradong Park /Buriram/Thailand /Buddha image
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Beautiful Buddha image of Wat Si Chum : Sukhothai Province
2008-03-12 08:09:00 The Buddha image of Wat Si Chum ( Phra Achana )[ photo credit to : traveleradvisor ]Wat Si ChumThis lies about 1,500 meters north of Wat Mahathat and was originally surrounded by a moat. A square mondop is the main sanctuary and contains a monumental stucco-over-brick Buddha image in the attitude Subduing Mara, called "Phra Achana". This Buddha measures 11.30 meters from knee to knee.The mondop is 32 meters square and 15 meters high, and the walls are 3 meters thick. There is a passageway in the left inner wall itself which leads to the above crossbeam. On the ceiling of the passageway are more than fifty engraved slate slabs illustrating Jataka scenes.At Wat Si Chum there is a mondop that houses a large stucco image of the Buddha in the Marnvichai position, as described in the first stone inscription. A tunnel has been made leading to the temple's south wall, where there is a stariway to the roof. Over the ceiling are 20 stone pillars, with inscriptions in the Thai alphabet of t...
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Reclining Buddha at Wat Lokayasutharam : Ayutthaya
2007-10-30 12:06:00 [ photo credit to thai-tour.com] Wat Lokkayasutharam This monastery is over a kilometre behind Wat Suanluangsopsawanadjacent to Wat Worachettharam. Accessible by the road inside the compound of the Distillery Plant, or through the road behind the Phlapphla Trimuk (three-gabled roof pavilion), It is in the area of the Acient Palace passing Wat Woraphot and Wat Worachettharam going to the siteof the large reclining Buddha, made of brick and covered with plaster, approximately 29 metres long. Many large hexagonal pillar ruins near the image are believed to be the ruins of the Ubosot.Related tags : Wat Lokayasutharam /Ayutthaya /thai temple /reclining Buddha /Thailand Temple
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Wat Indravihan: Bangkok
2007-10-12 05:30:00 Located in Bangkhunphrom area on Wisutkrasat Road, Wat Indravihan is well-known for a huge standing Buddha image. Thai image of ''Buddhasiariyametriya'', is 32 metres tall (108.99 feet) and 10 metres and 24 inches wide (40.09 feet). This Buddhist monument was built during the reign of King Rama IV. The topknot of the Buddha image contains a relic of Lord Buddha brought from Sri Lanka. The temple is open to the public every day. There is no admission fee.Related tags : Wat Indravihan/Buddha image/Bangkok/Thailand Temple/Wat Thai
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Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit : Amnat Charoen Province
2007-09-11 05:46:00 Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit is on Highway 2049 about 2 kilometers from Amphoe Phana centre. It is an old temple. Phra Lao Thep Nimit, an ancient Buddha image, is houses in the beautiful ordination hall is about 200 years old. The Ubosot (convocation hall) is of the Lanna architectural style .The principal sacred Buddha image, in the attitude of Subduing Mara is lacquered and gilded.source:Tourism Authority of Thailandphoto:thai-tourRelated- Tags: Buddha Image/temple/thai temple/wat/Wat Thai
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Beautiful Pagoda Wat Tham Sua : Kanchanaburi
2007-07-15 11:06:00 Wat Tham Sua It's close to Wat Tham Khao Noi. The monastery was constructed in Thai architectural style. The Great Buddha image and pagoda placed in the temple is uniquely beautiful and is respected by all buddhists.[photo: thai-tour]Related Tags: pagoda/Wat Tham Sua/Kanchanaburi/Chedi/thai temple/wat
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Old reclining Buddha image Wat Pamok Worawihan : Ang Thong province
2007-07-15 10:34:00 Wat Pamok WorawihanIs located in municipal Tambon Pa Mok on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River approximately 18 kilometers away from Amphoe Mueang. Take Highway No. 309 (Ang Thong ? Ayutthaya route) at Km 40, then take Highway No. 329 and 3501 to find a signage to Wat Pa Mok. In the temple compound, there is a beautiful gilded reclining Buddha made of brick, and plaster.The image is 22.58 meters from the topknot to the feet. It is assumed to have been constructed in the Sukhothai period. Legend of this Buddha image was that he floated along the river and sank in front of this temple. People offered sacrifices to the Buddha image before pulling him from the river to house on the riverbank. In the royal chronicle, it is mentioned that before leading his army to attack Phra Maha Upparacha, King Naresuan the Great stopped at this temple to gather his troops and paid homage to the image.Due to the erosion on the riverbank near wihan, King Sisanphet III commanded Phraya Ratchasongkhra...
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Beautiful seated Buddha image Wat Tonson: Ang Thong
2007-07-13 14:11:00 Wat Tonson is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River opposite Ang Thong Technical College. Wat Tonson is an ancient temple housing Somdet Phra Si Mueangthong, a very beautiful seated Buddha image in the posture of subduing Mara with the lap size of about 14 meters wide and 19 meters high molded in metal and gilded. Wat Tonsons abbot, Phra Ratchasuwanmalee, started the construction in 1973. Her Royal Highness, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn performed a ceremony to complete the construction on March 7, 1985. This is regarded as the one of the largest metal molded Buddha images with beautiful posture.Related Tags: Buddha image/Wat Tonson/Ang Thong/wat thai/temple/thai temple
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Wat Buraphaphiram : Roi-Et
2007-06-09 08:48:00 This monastery is located in Roi-Et municipal area, east of Thanon Phadung Phanich. The Highest Buddha image of the privince in the attitude of blessing, named, 'Phra Phuttha Ratana Mongkol Maha Munee' is housed in this wat. The image is constructed of reinforced concrete. Under the base are several museum chambers. The height of the statue from the foot to the top of the final is 59 meters and 20 centimeters. East side of the wt is adjacent to the ancient city moat, and a pavillion hosing the spirit of Chao Pho Maha Sakdanuphap wich is highly revered by Roi-Et.Related Tags: Wat Buraphaphiram/Wat/Temple/Buddha- image/Thailand temple
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