Pha Sam Ngao (Phra Sam Ngao)

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Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 08.30 - 16.30

 

Pha Sam Ngao (Phra Sam Ngao) Yanree Subdistrict, the area of ​​which the cliff is pierced into a deep hole with 3 Buddha images arranged in 3 compartments, according to the legend that the Wasuthep Hermit and Sukktan Hermit Has built the city of Hariphunchai (Lamphun), has appointed an ambassador to ask Queen Chamadevi Princess Nopparat King of Lavo (Lop Buri) to rule the city of Hariphunchai.

 

When King Nopparat allowed Queen Chamadevi therefore came on the Cholanmarak road along with the worshipers and servants of the Ping River until reaching the area of ​​the present Phra Sam Ngao sexually aroused suddenly The storm raged violently. until the convoy was unable to move any further The Queen saw this.

 

Therefore raised his hand to risk swearing If His Highness had the merit to rule the city of Haripunchaisom, set aspirations and ask for various sexual reasons. Be dangerous in the inspiration At the end of the supplication, a thunderbolt (lightning) erupted, causing all the air to calm, the air gradually brightened, and the shadow of the Buddha image appeared on the cliff of 3 shadows.

 

When she was acquainted, she was very happy. Therefore, Phra Saowanee ordered to build an amulet as he saw Supanimit Mongkol at this cliff. Along with the celebration of the end of the shaft 3 nights, he moved the procession towards Haripunchai.

 

To get there: From Tak town, take Highway No. 1107 to Pha Sam Ngao, a distance of 25 kilometers, or take Highway No. 1 to Km. 463, turn left into Bhumibol Dam from Sam Ngao District for about 10 kilometers.