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Wat Phra Yun : Lamphun
2007-05-03 10:00:00
Another ancient site related to the old history of the town is Wat Phra Yun . The Ku Chang-Ku Mah Chedi at the temple is surrounded on four directions by standing statues. The Chedi itself is cylinder-shaped and commemorates Queen Chamthewi's war elephant and her son's steed.Technorati Tags: Lamp hun/Wat Phra Yun/ancient/thailand/Wat
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[ PHOTO ] Wat Chamthewi ( Ku Kut ) : Lamphun
2007-05-03 09:44:00
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Amazing Thailand Wat Chamthewi ( Ku Kut ) : Lamphun
2007-05-03 06:11:00
This monastery was built around A.D. 755 by Khmer artisans. The pagoda structure is of the square Buddha Gaya characteristics as seen in India.Three standing Buddha is mages, in the attitudes of blessing are enshrined on each level of the pagoda base of each side totaling 15 images for one side of five levels, grand totaling 60 Buddha images around the pagodas. Relics of Queen Chammathewi, the first ruler of Hariphunchai, are housed inside the pagoda.The pagoda top was originally covered with gold but later, was broken and disappeared thus giving ris to the name "Ku Kut" or Pagoda without topphoto : TAT newsTechnorati Tag: Lamp hun/Wat Chamthewi/Ku Kut/Buddha/Thailand /Wat/Temple
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Ramakien Mural Paintings : Wat phra kaew
2007-04-30 13:06:00
In the gallery surrounding the ubosoth and other building, there are mural paintings which depict the story of the Ramakien, the Thai version of the Indian Ramayana.The Ramakien or Ramayana is very popular in Thailand and other Southeast Asian Nations. Many forms of Thai Art are inspired by the Ramakien and the admiration for it can be found in other areas of Thai life too. The name of the former capital city of Ayutthaya is a deravation from Ayodhaya, the capital city of King Rama. In the present we use the word “Rama” in English for titles of the Kings in the present Chakri Dynasty. And now we are under King Rama IX. The paintings consist of 178 sections. The first picture is located just opposite the Viharn Yod, and they proceed in a clockwise direction.This is a poem describing the story in each section, inscribed on marble slabs. These paintings were first done in the reign of King Rama I but they have been restored many times.photo : tothailand.comsource : www.plazajam.com...
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The Emerald Buddha in Wat phra kaew
2007-04-30 12:29:00
The Emerald Buddha is wearing his summer season costumeThe Emerald Buddha is wearing his rainy season costume The Emerald Buddha is wearing his winter season costumeThe Emerald Buddha is carved from a large piece of green jade. Its size is 48.3 centimeters wide at the knees and 66 centimeters high. The image is in a seated position in the attitude of meditation. Judging from its style, it was made in northern Thailand, not much earlier than the 15th century, and belongs to the late Chiang Saen School. King Rama I had the Emerald Buddha transferred from Thonburi, the from capital of Thailand, to the present site in 1784. He placed it high on a golden throne made of gilt carved wood. The image has three costumes, one for each season—one for summer, one for winter, and one for the rainy season, all made of gold and jewelry. The ceremony of changing the costumes of the Emerald Buddha takes place three times a year, with the King performing the ceremony.related link : Brief history of...

Thai Painting : Mural painting
2007-04-28 07:18:00
PaintingClassical Thai painting was confined to temple and palace interiors and book illustrations. Mural painting was developed to a high degree in the belief that walls should enhance the beauty of the religious and royal objects they surrounded. Traditional Thai painting was typically Asian in that conventional perspective was ignored and figures were large or small depending on their importance. Shadows were unknown and space was neutral rather than atmospheric.Figures were two dimensional and landscapes were merely sketchilytreatedbackdrops for detailed action. A technique of pictorial composition called ?apportioning areas? was employed, comparable to the ?bird? s eye view?of Western painting.By this method, the positions of the key scenes were assigned first and then closed off with ?space transformers? that effectivelyisolated them from considerations of perspective by doing away with any surrounding intermediate ormiddle ground. The traditional Thai painter had five primary...
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Wat Aranyik : Phitsanulok
2007-04-28 06:31:00
Wat Aranyik Wat Aranyik is located near Wat Saphan Hin in the Aranyik area dwellings places for monks (kuti), caves, and the bases of ubosot and viharn line the pathway to the sanctuary.Technorati tags : Wat Aranyik /Wat /Phitsanulok /thai temple /Thailand
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Wat Chulamani : Phitsanulok
2007-04-28 05:35:00
The Prang, a corncob-shaped tower at Wat Chulamani is well-known and studied by students of archaeology and history. The Wat is the oldest historical site in Phitsanulok. Of a highly individual style and pattern, it boasts extremely ornate and elaborate plaster design of immense interest and value found nowhere else in the Kingdom .Technorati tags : Wat Chulamani /Wat /Phitsanulok /thai temple /Thailand
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Wat Ratchaburana : Phitsanulok
2007-04-24 09:53:00
This monastery is located on the eastern bank of the Nan River, near Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat to the south. This monasteries, assumed to be built when Phitsanulok City was ruled by somdet Phraboromtrai Lokkanat, have linking compounds. The bot of Wat Ratchaburana shares a special fine form of the 3-head nagas decorated on their eaves.Technorati tags : Phitsanulok /Wat Ratchaburana /thai temple /Wat /Thailand
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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
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Phra Samut Chedi : Samut Prakarn
2007-04-24 08:43:00
The Chedi in the river is a major monument and a revered place of worship.It is widely visited by a great number of people.Generally know as "the Chedi in the middle of the river", it was formerly situated on an island in the river and surrounded by water.Later, the river bed on the right side grew shallower and a large expanse ofland emergedand adjoined with the island on which the Chedi was situated.Therefore at present, there is no island there.Phra Samut Chedi, popularly known as Phra Chedi klang Nam(chedi in the middle of the river) for its original Location on the islandin the chow pha ya river. Now, sits on the river bank in font ofthe provincial hall. Technorati tags : Samut Prakarn /Phra Samut Chedi /thai temple /Wat /Thailand /Chedi

Wat Poramai-yikawat : Nonthaburi
2007-04-24 08:31:00
This temple, Mon style, was built about 200 years ago. In 1873 King Rama V visited the temple and ordered the renovation and later on reconstruction of the main temple.This old monastery located in the vicinity of Tambon Ko Kret, Amphoe Pak Kret is constructed in Mon style architecture. The main attractions are a large reclining Buddha, mural paintings, a Mon style marble carved pagoda, the museum and the principal image in the Ubosot. There is a village, on Ko Kret (Kret Island), where the villagers produce ancient Mon style pottery called "Kwan Arman". It is accessible by a ferry from Wat Sanam Nua which is located not far from the Amphoe Pak Kret office. Technorati tags : Wat Poramai-yikawat /Nonthaburi /thai temple /Wat /Thailand
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Wat Pa Leylai : Suphanburi
2007-04-24 06:45:00
This is a very old monastery located on the west side of the Suphan River. It is generally called by the villagers as "Wat Pa". The Wiharn houses a Buddha image in the attitude of leading a jungle life. named "Luang Pho To". The Buddha image, highly revered by the people, was formerly in the attitude of giving the first reaching sermon but was changed to be in the present attitude when it was renovated. Every year there are two worshipping fairs falling on the 5th and the 9th waxing moon days of April and November. Technorati tags : Suphanburi /Wat Pa Leylai /thai temple /Wat /Thailand

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 /Wat /Sri Lankan
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Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu : Mae Hong Sorn
2007-04-22 06:56:00
located on a hill to the west of town, is a major provincial landmark. There are two Burmese-style Chedis (pagodas). The larger one was built in 1860 while the smaller one was erected in 1874. A panoramic view of Mae Hong Son can be enjoyed from the site.This is a Burmese-style temple which dominates the provincial capital. Constructed by Phraya Singhanatracha, the first King of Mae Hong Son, the hilltop temple affords a wonderful view of the capital and surrounding mountains and valleys.photo: bangkoksiteTechnorati tags : Mae Hong Sorn /thai temple /Thailand /wat /Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu

Wat Phrathat Chae Haeng : Nan
2007-04-22 06:21:00
Wat Phrathat Chae haeng is an ancient religious site of Nan Province. It is over 600 years old, and located on Doi Phuphiang Chae Haeng, Tambon Muang Tued, about 2 kms from Nan City (Highway No.1168 Nan-Mae Charim).It features a 55 m.high golden chedi containing a Holy Relic from Sukhothai. Over the Viharn's door frames and on parts of the roofs are plaster designs in the shape of Naga, the great serpent, which represent the artistic best in local architecture. The annual worshipping fair takes place on the full moon day of the fourth lunar month (during the end of Februaryand the beginning of March). The fair includes the celebration of fire works processions and offering processions.The annual worshipping fair takes placeon the full moon day of the fourth lunar month (during the end of Februaryand the beginning of March). The fair includes the celebration of fire worksprocessions and offering processions.Technorati tags : Wat Phrathat Chae Haeng /Nan /thai temple /wat /Thailand
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Wat Phumin : Nan Unseen Thailand
2007-04-21 10:09:00
A uniquely designed and the most interesting temple in Nan is Wat Phumin, which has a 4 - portico single building housing both the Bot and Viharn. Four Buddha images with their backs against one another are installed in the main hall facing the four directions. The doors are delicately carved in splendid by Lanna craftsmen. Wat Phumin underwent a major restoration in 1867 since it was build some 270 years ago. It is believed that the wall murals were commissioned during this time.The wall paintings, in Thai Lue style, are considered highly valuable and depict legends concerning the Lord Buddha, as well as local legends and the local way of life, which include native attires, weaving and commerce with foreign countries.source: moohinTechnorati tags : Nan /Wat Phumin /Thai temple /Thailand /Wat
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Wat Yai Chai Mongkol : Ayutthaya
2007-04-21 09:45:00
Wat Yai Chai Mongkol is situated to the southeast and opposite to Ayutthaya city. A large Chedi of this Wat can be seen from a far distance. This monastery was built by King U-Thong in 1357 A.D. for the use of the monks who had returned from Ceylon after studying under Phra Vanarat Maha Thera. People come to play respect and many tourists are seen here especially during weekends.photo: www.bangkoksite.comTechnorati tags : Wat Yai Chai Mongkol /Ayutthaya /thai temple /wat /Thailand

Wat Maheyong : Ayutthaya
2007-04-21 09:13:00
Wat Maheyong is one of the significant temple in the group of monuments located out side the capital island to the east. It was built in early Ayutthaya period in the reign of King Sam Phraya, in 1438.This monastery was built in the reign of King Borom Rachatirat (Chao Samphraya) in 1438 in Ceylonese architectural style: a principal pagoda in the bell shape on the foundation surrounded by elephant statues, and the cloisters are also bell shaped. It was firstly restored in the reign of King Tye-sa in 1709 and during the restoration he had a pavilion built outside the wall in order to control the construction. It took more than 3 years to finish it and had a great cerebration for 7 days.photo : www.bangkoksite.comTechnorati tags : thai temple /Wat Maheyong /Ayutthaya /Thailand

WAT KHAO ANGKHAN :Burirum
2007-04-20 07:26:00
Wat Khao Angkhan is on an extinct volcano 20 kilometres from Phanom Rung. If travelling from Ban Ta Pek (between Ban Tako and Phanom Rung), use the road to Lahan Sai for 5 kilometres and onto a branch road to the temple for 10 kilometres. Wat Khao Angkhan represents an interesting mixture of architecture from various periods. Inside the main building are wall murals and stories of Buddhism told in English. Furthermore, many Dvaravati sandstone temple boundary markers have been discovered here.Wat Khao Angkhan is one of the nice sandstone ruin's Khmer style at the extinct volcano in Buri Ram. The attraction place is the ancient sandstone temple boundary markers dating back to the Dvaravati period. Wat Khao Angkhan is one of the largest monasteries of architecture in various eras. source:tourismthailandTechnorati tags : WAT KHAO ANGKHAN /Burirum /thai temple /thailand /Wat
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Wat Jong Klang and Wat Jong Kham : Mae Hong Sorn
2007-04-20 07:04:00
Wat Jong Klan gThe wat was added later in the 19th century by Shans living in the area. Inside there is a collection of Burmese carved wooden dolls - tukata, depicting characters from the Jataka tales (stories of Buddha's previous life episode). There are also beautiful glass paintings, depicting aspects of Buddhism and simple local activities.Wat Jong Kham This temple is situated in the same compound as Wat Jong Klang. At the northern edge of the complex there is a colonial style building housing a large seated Buddha. The two temples are situated in front of the pond Nong Chong Kham, which acts as a public park and is a great resting place.Technorati tags : Wat jong klang /Wat Jong Kham /Mae Hong Sorn /thai temple /Thailand /Wat

Wat Pho Prathab Chang : Phichit
2007-04-20 06:32:00
Located in Tambon Pho Prathap Chan g , 27 kms. from Phichit town on Phichit-Wang Chit-Pho Prathap Chang route, wat Pho Prathap Chang ia an ancient monastery built in 1701 in Ayutthaya period. The monastery was once used by King Narai the Great as a campsite for his troops in a northern trip. It is also the place where King Sua or King Sanphet VIII was born.Technorati tags : Wat Pho Prathab Chang /Phichit /thai temple /Thailand Wat
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Prasat Hin Phimai : Nakhon Ratchasima
2007-04-20 05:26:00
The Phimai Historical Park Dotted about Thailand?s great northeastern plateau are numerous temples of varying sizes; most of these structures are believed to be about a thousand years old.These building-built of brick, stone, or combinations of the two material-are of two types: those built by persons of Brahmanic culture, these have three to five-storied bases surmounted by prominent spires; those constructed by Buddhist patronages, have a low base an their spires are not so tall. The most spectacular of them all is at Phimai, 60 kms. Northeast of Nakhon Ratchasima. Prasat Hin Phimai which is the charmingly amusing largest sandstone sanctuary in Thailand almost situated in the center of Phimai Ancient city which carries a rectangular shape of 665 meters wide and 1,030 meters long. Nowadays, the Sanctuary looks magnificiently restored and renovated.The ruins of the facinating ancient Khmer architecture has been preserved as the National Historical Park. The monument itself is surrou...
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Wat Phra That Hariphunchai : Lamphun
2007-04-18 05:43:00
Wat Phrathat Hariphunchai was built in the reign of King Athittayarat of the Raman dynasty in 897. Later on in 1433 during the reign of King Tilokraj, the King of Chiang Mai, it was repaired and renewed ; five new pagodas in the Srilanka style were built and added. The pagodas enshrine the ashes of the Lord Buddha. Religious ceremonies of the province are performed here. The Phrathat Hariphunchai Pagoda has a nine-tiered umbrella made of gold weighing about 6500 grams. The square-shaped base of the 46-meter-high gold-topped chedi in the center of the courtyard is the oldest structure in the temple. Ten centuries younger world. The sala was restored in 1915 after it was damaged by fire. Technorati tags : Lamp hun /thai wat /Thailand /Wat Phra That Hariphunchai /Wat
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Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao :most important temple in the city of Lampang
2007-04-18 05:32:00
On the right bank of the Wang River is an old building which consists of an impressive chedi on a rectangular base with a round spire, topped with gilded bronze tiles. Nearby is a Burmese-style chapel featuring a multi - tiered roof. The chapel probably dates from the late eighteenth century. Beautiful colors and elaborate harmony make Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao a prime example of Thai architecture.Perhaps the most important temple in the city of Lamp ang is Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao, the temple of the Emerald Buddha. The temple was home for 32 years in the fifteenth century to Thailand's national symbol, the Emerald Buddha, now housed in its own temple inside Bangkok's Grand Palace.The temple, and in fact the city of Lampang itself, is said to have been founded by the son of Lamphun's founder, Queen Chama Devi, in the seventh century. The 50 meter (165 foot) chedi is the only structure that survives of the original temple. In front of the chedi is a Burmese styled open prayer hall built i...
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Wat Chedi Sao :LAMPANG
2007-04-18 05:19:00
Wat Jedde Sao is the temple with 20 white pagodas where the gold buddha : sansae was erected. This temple is only 6 kms. from town on Lamp lan-Chaehom road.A short distance from Lampang, set amid farms and rice fields, is Wat Chedi Sao. The name literally means "the Temple of Twenty Chedis" and one look at the 20 stupas in the temple courtyard makes it easy to understand the orgin of the name.The origin of the temple itself is less clear. A legend recounted at the temple says that two monks from India came to the area about 2,000 years ago to spread the teachings of Buddha. A local prince was much impressed and asked each of the monks for ten hairs. He then built the temple, placing one hair in each chedi.Some time later, two brothers dug two wells to honor the two monks. Both wells filled with clear water, and can still be seen in the grounds of the temple today.Statues of mythical gods and creatures are dotted around the chedis, including beasts from both Chinese and Hindu legends....
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WAT PRA THAT LAMPANG LUANG
2007-04-18 04:56:00
This temple lies 18 kms. south of Lamp ang and is one of the North's finest. To the left of the chedi is a Vihara with a carved wood facade and double - level roofs. Harmonious proportions and exquisite interior decoration make Wat Lampang Luang one of the best examples of Northern - style religious architecture.The temple buildings seen today were built in the fifteenth century, and one of the reasons for the temple's popularity is the relatively pure state of all the temple buildings. Unlike most of the temples in Chiang Mai, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang hasn't been 'improved' to conform to modern Thai ideas about temples. The courtyard is still filled with sand, and the huge main wiharn (prayer hall) is still open on all sides.To enter the temple, you must pass a pair of guardian lions and climb the naga stairway up to the massive main gate. The main prayer hall, the Wiharn Luang, stands close inside the main entrance. The wiharn is open on all four sides, forming a huge ...
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Lanna Temple Buildings
2007-04-18 04:32:00
The Ubosot and Viharn are the most ornate and important buildings in a temple compound. On the outside they are decorated with stucco motifs which are covered with lacquer, glass mosaic and gilt.An Ubosot, or consecrated ceremonial hall, is generally small for its religious functions involve only monks. The ubosot stands in consecrated ground marked by eight boundary stones. Ubosot are often locked and women are generally not allowed to enter. The viharn is a larger assembly hall where lay people and monks participate in ceremonies. It is usually located to the east of the chedi with the front entrance facing east, the auspicious direction of the sunrise. Though many viharn in the north are characteristically Lanna in style, details in the architectural styles have been influenced by Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin (Bangkok) styles. Taller walls in the viharn, for example, show a distinct influence of the central (Siamese) Thai. Both the ubosot and the viharn will contain the temple's m...
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The Lanna Temple :Chedi
2007-04-18 04:19:00
The Chedi Lanna Temp le s originally were built round the chedi (stupas), which contain valuable relics of pious kings and monks. Like solid rocks in a sea of change, the old chedis mark the sites of former temples and are almost the only temple structures that go back to the 13th-15th centuries. Perhaps their continued existence in some unlikely places in the city is no accident. In Brahmanic-Buddhist cosmology, the chedi "stabilizes the earth", fixing a point where heaven and earth meet. They may be likened to the rising sun at dawn, both separating and joining the earth and sky after the darkness of night. Symbolizing the dhamma, they chase away the darkness of ignorance and chaos. Though many chedi in Chiang Mai have been damaged by thieves who sought the precious relics contained inside, citizens have repaired and protected them. They are worshipped as sacred symbols representing the cosmic body of the Buddha and the law of the dhamma. Their shape differs, however, due to the par...
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The Lanna Temple
2007-04-18 03:57:00
Chiang Mai Temp le s are the cultural and historical heart of the city. The most famous have been places of pilgrimage for northern people for centuries. As traditional centers of merit making, they are the best places to see Buddhist ceremonies. Funded by noble and wealthy benefactors over a long period, they have also become the repositories of some of the finest examples of religious art. If you had but half a day in the city, then it is to one or two of these temples that you should go.The Lanna TempleThai temples have long served as the center of the community. While this traditional role has diminished as young people have had less time for religious observances, the temples still lie at the heart of the ritual and social life of much of society. Though earlier temples were the most durable constructions of the day, the wooden roofs and older earth filled walls have not survived the destructive forces of nature and man. Therefore most of the temple buildings seen today do not g...
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