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Uttaradit Province Attractions:
Wat Phra Borom That
| Situated 3 kilometers from the town of Uttaradit on the Highway No. 102 is one of the most beautiful, enchanting, ancient and revered places in Thailand known as the Wat Phar Borom That Thung Yang. |
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Also known as Wat Maha That, this temple is located in Amphoe Lap Lae in Uttaradit province and was constructed during the Sukhothai period.
One of the most interesting features inside the temple is the large, circular-shaped Chedi that depicts Ceylonese style of architecture. Enshrined in this Chedi is a Holy Relic of Lord Buddha. Present inside the temple is a beautiful and large vihara. This vihara was originally constructed in the Lan Chang style and was restored during the 18thh century in Loatian style. Interesting features inside the vihara include delicate carvings on the portals and beautiful walls paintings that belonged to the Ayutthaya period. Also present inside the vihara is Luang Phor To, a large image of Lord Buddha believed to have been built in the Sukhothai style. Located around the temple is a beautiful garden where one can stroll around and appreciate the beauty of this temple and its surroundings.
Wat Phra Borom That is a popular destination in the province of Uttaradit during the 6th lunar month. On the Visakha Bucha Day that comes during this month, a spiritual fair is held every year at this temple in remembrance of Lord Buddha’s final journey to eternity. Apart from the processions, music, dance and food, other interesting features in the fair include an imitation of Buddha funeral, light and sound shows, and Dhamma preachings.
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