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Lampang or Kelang Nakorn Is another province in Thailand.
That still maintains Lanna civilization
Both the way of life, traditions, traditions, temples and local architecture As
well as arts and culture One of them is "Wat Phra That Lampang Luang"
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
Located in Lampang Luang Subdistrict, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province, far
from Lampang Town To the west 18 kilometers south. Wat Phra That Lampang Luang Is a sacred
temple in Lampang since ancient times
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The Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
is a fortified temple or wiang; it was built on top of an earth mound and is
surrounded by high brick walls. In the early 18th century when Lampang was
occupied by the Burmese, the invaders occupied the temple. It was later freed
by a group of 300 local people led by a man named Thippachak, whose statue can
be seen on the temple grounds.
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 covered hall.
Sturdy columns support the roof. The columns are finished in black lacquer and
stenciled with gold leaf designs. The gilded ‘ku’ containing the main Buddha
image in the wiharn. The ground of the temple is covered with sand, symbolizing
the ocean that surrounds Mount Meru.
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The Viharn Luang
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The Viharn Luang, a large building with a three tiered roof was built
during the second half of the 15th century. It is open on all sides, which is
characteristic of the early Lanna styl. The wooden gable of the front façade is
decorated with a Thewada figures, under which are images of water bowls and
monk’s fans.
Inside the Viharn Luang pillars decorated with lai kham,
gold patterns on black lacquer, support the roof. A very elaborate large golden
ku, a structure where important Buddha images called that “Phra Chao Lan Thong” cast
in 1563. Are enshrined, is found in the center of the viharn.
The viharn’s walls contain
beautiful murals depicting the Jataka tales, the stories about the previous
lives of the Buddha.
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The Chedi
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Phra That Lampang Luang is a Lanna Chedi mixed with i Langka Chedi, 45
meters high, covered with brass plates. It's called “Thong Jang Ko” According
to legend, it is a place that contains relics.
viharn Phra Phut
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Viharn Phra Phut, which is south of the main chedi, dates back to the 13th
century and is the oldest structure in the compound. The Viharn Phra Phut, a
small chapel built in 1802 with a beautifully carved fascade.
The principal Buddha image
seated on a high pedestal opposite the viharn’s entrance is more than 5 meters
high. The image is in the Bhumisparsha mudra (“Calling the Earth to Witness”)
When you close the door, a mirror image of the temple is formed on the wall
or the white sheet suspended there thanks to a camera obscura penomenon. The
image is projected (upside down) onto a white cloth, Unfortunately, only men
are allowed to see.
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The Viharn Nam Tam
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The Viharn Nam Tam Or the temple of
colored paintings ("Tam" means paintings), built in 1501It is
believed to be the oldest wooden temple building in Thailand that is still in
its original state. The pillars in the viharn’s interior are stencilled with
elaborate lai kham decorations. The principal Buddha image is in the
Bhumisparsha mudra, and is surrounded by a few standing Buddha images.
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The Viharn Phra Chao Sila
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The Viharn Phra Chao Sila was probably built in the 14th or 15th century. It is enshrined the Phra Chao Sila, the oldest Buddha statue in Lavo The father of Queen Chamadevi is enshrined here. The open viharn has a three tiered roof, the ends of which are decorated with chofah in the form of stylized Naga serpents. The front façade that contains a Thewada figure (a kind of celestial being) is intricately decorated in blue and gold colors.
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To go around the temple and see the local area, charter one of the horse drawn carriages waiting outside of the complex, which should cost around 150 – 200 Thai Baht.
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Whoever Was Born in the Year of Ox
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This temple represents the ox and a relic of Buddha’s hair is now ar of Ox, come visit Wat Phra Tat Lampang
Luang Temple .Similar to the Chinese Zodiac conception, Thais also have 12
different animals assigned for each year.
In addition, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is
also enshrined. "Phra Kaew Don Tao" (Phra Kaew Morakot), the
priceless Buddha statue of Lampang Is a Buddha statue of meditation Lanna art
engraved with green jade.Every year,
Lampang people organize for the ritual bathing of Phra Kaew
Salung Luang Songkran Festival
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Salung Luang Songkran Festival in Lampang
Province takes place on the 12th April of every year which falls on Songkran
Day. The large Salung Luang procession will be performed around Lampang city to
receive lustral water combined with turmeric, acacia, Thai scented water and
fragrance for the ritual bathing of Phra Keaw Morakot Don
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Entrance fee & opening hours
The Phra That Lampang Luang grounds are open from 7.30 am until 5 pm. Admission is free.
The trip
Use the Lampang - Thoen road To the 586 kilometer mark, turn into the Kao District
Office From there, turn right for another 2 kilometers to the crossroad for 1 kilometer or take the blue minibus at Rop
Wiang Road. The total distance from Lampang town is about 18 kilometers
If you driving or cycling from
Lampang, head south on Th Phahonyothin/AH2 and take the Ko Kha exit, then
follow the road over a bridge and bear right. Follow the signs and continue for
3km over another bridge until you see the temple on the left.
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