Wat Athi Ton Kaew

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Operating day: Daily

Operating time: 08.00 - 17.00

 

Wat Athi Ton Kaew Attractions in Chiang Rai Wiang, Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai. Located near Chiang Saen city gate on the north side About 800 meters away. Important within the temple are Two presiding pagodas that are stacked together and the temple which has a base for Buddha images.

 

According to the Ionian Chronicles and Shin Kale Mali Pakorn said that in the year 2038, Phra Muang Kaew, the 11th king of the Mangrai dynasty Of Chiang Mai Has come to Chiang Saen In order to compromise monks in various offices.

 

Because there is a conflict between the monks in various places, such as Suan Dok and Sadaeng, etc. as the president of Chiang Saen ordination To be monks in various offices to be able to perform the ceremony together.

 

After that, the original pagoda was built. Therefore became a round pagoda With garland floor, lotus base, octagonal glass ball Same as Phra Yuen Temple The art form of this pagoda is overlapping.

 

The stupa in the chedi is the top of the bell. That is not too old than the 19th century. The outer chedi is a spherical pagoda. With a lotus base, glass balls, chicken breasts in an octagonal plan overlapping the three layers supporting the bell body.

 

This architectural style is popular in the reign of Phra Muang Kaew. As of the 21st century, which corresponds to the story in the above chronicles.