Top Mysterious Temples in Thailand

Indo Thai News — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:35:14 +0000

“Holy men tell us life is a mystery. They embrace that concept happily. But some mysteries bite and bark and come to get you in the dark”- Dean Koontz.

Life is an enigma that can be viewed as fragments of imperfect moments precariously paving the way to the perfect one. You do not need to venture into dark and desolate places to unravel something mysterious. Sometimes you just need a change in perspective to uncover the long-hidden truth.

Thailand is one such beautiful place wrapped in its mysteries. It is a rapidly developing country boasting perceptible prosperity. But beyond the glistening cityscapes and sky-high buildings, many mysterious places in this country hark back to the country’s enigmatic past.

Here is our list of the mysterious temples in Thailand for you to explore:

Wat Rong Khun

This is a Buddhist temple in Thailand’s Mueang Chiang Rai province. The reputed temple is famous as the “White Temple” of Thailand. The intricate design and unconventional architecture make it an epitome of rich and symbolic artwork.

Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew

This unique temple is located in Khun Han of Sisaket province of Thailand. 1.5 million empty beer bottles embellish the temple’s walls, and the caps of these bottles form the mosaic. Due to this exciting and unique architecture, the temple is also popularly known as the “Temple of a Million Bottles”.

Prasat Mai or Wang Boran

Located in the Pattaya region of Thailand, this temple is commonly called the “Sanctuary of Truth”. Based on Hindu and Buddhist motifs, the temple boasts a wooden structure with several dotted sculptures.

Phanom Rung

The temple is famous for its distinct sandstone and laterite structure. Located in Buriram of the Isan region of Thailand, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. An interesting fact about Phanom Rungis that it is built around the circumference of a dead volcano.

The next time you plan a trip to Thailand, try exploring these mysterious and remarkable temples and unravel the uniqueness of this country.

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Makha Bucha Buddhist Memorial Park in Nakhon Nayok Thailand

Indo Thai News — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 07:01:05 +0000

It was built by “Phra Racha Piphat-Kosol”, who is an abbot of Wat Sri Sudaram in Bangkok Noi, Bangkok Thailand. On the occasion of the 2600th year of “Enlightenment” of Lord Buddha in year 2012 for dedicate to Buddhism and in Thailand has never been any place, built a memorial the of Makha Bucha Day before.

Start construction in January 2012 and on 7 March 2012 was the Makha Bucha Day has a ceremony for casting the head of the Lord Buddha Statue, showing obedience, teach “Ovadha Patimokha” which a width of 9 meters, 13.5 meters high.

Makha Bucha Buddhist Memorial Park Built on the occasion of Great period, Garden Buddha 2600 years which the monks, Buddhist devotees who come together without an appointment at the Weluwan Vihara is near the Rajgir, in the third Thai lunar month. To represent milestones on time Buddhist era “Wan (day) Chaturong-Khasanibat” in Thai or Buddhist Devotees day of conference is comprising the great four events, namely :
1. 1250 monks, Buddhist devotees who come together without an appointment.
2. These the monks, Buddha disciples have been ordination from the Lord Buddha by himself.
3. All the monks were the Buddhist saint who enlightened.
4. That day was a full moon day of the third lunar month (Makha)
It is to showing obedience, teach “Ovadha Patimokha” As announced important principles Buddhist as guidelines for the Dissemination of Buddhism.