Visiting Wat Bang Thong (Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol) BE2567 ~ Krabi - Thailand (Part 1/2).

Wat Bang Thong (Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol), the land of Great Sacred Auspiciousness in Krabi province. The temple highlight is its highest Golden Chedi in southern Thailand, the 'Phra Mahathat Chedi'. It inspired by the MahaBodhi Chedi, in Bodhgaya Gaya, India, the place where Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment. The sacred Golden 'Phra Mahathat Chedi' is highest structure in Buddhist temple in southern Thailand. In part 1 we will share photos for temple surrounding area and part 2 for Golden 'Phra Mahathat Chedi'.

While the land was donated in 1940, the construction of the current version of Wat Bang Thong temple began in 1997. Abbot LP Chai (PhraThep Wachirakorn) found the temple in such a damaged state that he preferred to demolish it completely except the ubosot and rebuild a new complex. He also made Wat Bang Tong a place for Dharma-Pali study. It was in 2002, with the construction of the Golden 'Phra Mahathat Chedi' was built to honor of the 50th birthday of Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (King Rama X).

The main gate of Wat Bang Thong (Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol).

Phra Phuttha Ruang Pang Peid Lok, the 32 meter height statue of 'Phra Buddha Open The World' posture. This statue built in year BE2561 to offer merit to her Majesty Queen Sirikit. As well as to serve as a center of the hearts of Buddhists and a source of study for Buddhism.

Along the way can see many buildings dedicated to teaching Dharma-Pali was established within the temple grounds. This facility provides monks and novices with a place to study and deepen their understanding of Buddhist teachings.

Blue Pagoda with White Chedi top still under construction in Wat Bang Thong.

The big statue of LP Thuad, measuring 9 meters in width, shows him seated atop a king Cobra, symbolizing an extraordinary episode in his life.

Housing altar of veneration Phra Buddha with LP Thuad and Phra Phutthacharn Toh.

Temple Hall building and Kuti buildings of Wat Bang Thong (Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol).

View of surrounding area with Pavilion building.

Shrine for Phra Indra, the big green statue.

Banner for new batch amulet by LP Chai and inside building for the amulet counter.

Portrait of LP Chai (Phra Ajahn Chai) PhraThep Wachirakorn, abbot of Wat Bang Thong (Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol) and deputy abbot of region 17 as the presiding monk.

Photo taken at amulet counter Wat Bang Thong (Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol).
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