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I was lucky that the impressive Wat Chedi Luang (also known as Temple of the Big Stupa) , was on the opposite side of the road to my accommodation.
This is an old Wat, built about 600 years ago by King Saen Muang Ma in 1391 to hold the ashes of his father. The building was expanded in 1475 to be its present size.
The chedi was mostly destroyed within a few hundred years of its construction probably because of an earthquake in the 17th century, or it could have been King Taksin's cannons firing on the city to chase out the Burmese in the 18th century.
The pagoda has been partially reconstructed, but the spire has not been touched, one thing, it would have been quite high when fully built.
Wat Chedi Luang was also important because FOR A SHORT TIME IT HOUSED THE EMERALD BUDDHA, WHICH IS NOW IN BANGKOK. (This is the holiest Religious item)
There is now a replica here in eastern niche of the chedi which was kindly donated by the King.
Other niches have stone Buddha images and around the base there are quite a few Elephant Statues.
SOME THINGS OF INTEREST.....................<br /> There is also a special pulley system which allows visitors to leave offerings and prayers atop the Chedi!..................AND.............
To the left of the entrance is a very tall gum tree — legend has it that if this tree ever falls, a great catastrophe will strike Chiang Mai.
This is also nicely lit up at night, worth a visit.
If you happen to hear all the Dogs howling like I did, then you know the bell is being rung, quite a Din!
Its one of the most impressive Wats in Chiang Mai. Directions: Wat Chedi Luang is on Prapokklao Road which runs roughly through the north-south center line of the old city, from Changpuak Gate to Chaing Mai Gate. The temple is just a short walk south of the intersection with the main east-west Ratchadamnoen Road.
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 Wat Buppharam, Chiang Mai by WannLeave a Comment Address: Tha Phae Rd. , Chiang Mai
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Wat Chiang Mai is the oldest temple in this area. It is believe King Mengrai live here while the new city of Chiang Mai was constructed.
This temple houses two very important and venerated Buddha images - Phra Sila (a marble Buddha) and Phra Satang Man (a crystal Buddha).
There is a tiny crystal Buddha called Phra She-taang Kamanee which is believe to have the power to bring rain. Leave a Comment Address: Rajapakinai road
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 Monk by SumTingWongLeave a Comment Address: Wat SuanDokDirections: Wat SuanDok, Chiang Mai
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 Buddha Immage by SumTingWongLeave a Comment Address: Wat PhraSingh, Chiang MaiDirections: Chiang Mai city
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 Monumental elephant chedi by SumTingWongLeave a Comment Address: Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai Ciy Center
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When you pass through the gates the first building you will see, is the large viharn which was built in 1928.
Have a look inside, it is quite beautiful.
There are round columns with bell shaped bases and a high red ceiling inside. The standing Buddha image inside is known as the Phra Chao Attarot, and dates back to King Saen Muang Ma (1385-1401).
Also seated infront of the alter were a few more wax statues of deeply venerated old monks from many years ago.
(You may see them in my photo, just...)
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Plans are afoot to restore it, but as no-one knows what it originally looked like, the plans remain on hold. Leave a Comment
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 Wat Phun Taow by call_me_rhiaLeave a Comment Address: Prapokklao RoadDirections: just after Wat Chedi Luang, in the centre
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This is an old Wat that I came upon on chance. I was so glad I did, as for me, I think this is ONE OF THE BEST TEMPLES IN CHIANG MAI.
It was a lot different to others that I had visited.
It is old, with records back to 1367, but the Chedi wasn't built until 1527, and the main Hall in 1545.
The Sixth Lanna King of the Mengrai Dynasty invited a group of 10 monks from Burma to bring thair study practice of Buddhism to his kingdom (present day Northern Thailand ). The monks stayed at this temple.
It went into disrepair during WW11, but has been restored in the Lanna style.
The temple houses the ashes of members of the royal Mengrai Dynasty, and was maintained by The royal family until the end of dynastry. Address: Mani Noppharat Rd Chiang Mai
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