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Wat Sri Chum

Wat Sri Chum

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Opening days: Daily
Opening hours: 08.00 - 17.00
 
Wat Sri Chum It is located 800 meters west of Wat Phra Phai Luang just outside the city walls in the northwest corner. The important things are The Mondop enshrined a large sitting Buddha image that fills the entire interior space of the building is a temple enshrining the Buddha image, which appears to be referred to in the first stone inscription as Phra Atjana (which may be derived from the word Ajla, translated that I'm not nervous).
 
It is a large stucco Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara, with a lap width of 11.30 meters. But the roof had completely collapsed. There were only four walls left. each wall Masonry holding cement firmly The southern wall has a hole for people to enter.
 
And walked up a narrow staircase to the side wall of the Buddha image. or can go up to the ridge above the wall Inside the wall, along the wall, there are old paintings, but they are almost completely faded. This painting is almost 700 years old. In addition, on the ceiling of the staircase is a large slate slab carved with various allegory patterns, totaling 50 images. When walking along the stairway up to the roof of the temple, you will see magnificent views. of the old city of Sukhothai around.
 
A book of the Ayutthaya Chronicles written in the late Ayutthaya period. Called this place that Hermit Chum was the place where King Naresuan gathered there before his army went to suppress the city of heaven. Which is the origin of the legend of the monk (Ajana) who can talk about each other. Why does the Viharn of Wat Si Chum have such a secret?
 
This matter, if considered deeply, will find that the monarchs in the royal family Ruang His Highness was able to console the brave soldiers and many other aspects because the side wall of Phra Atchana had a small hole. And speaking out loud, those inside the temple must have thought that Phra Achana could speak. and that voice will resonate with fear because this temple has no windows Originally, it had a dome-like arched roof.
 
Wat Si Chum is also important to the history of Sukhothai, ie, in the side wall of the Mondop (called Wat Si Chum Tunnel) discovered the second main stone inscription known as Wat Si Chum inscription. that tells the story of the founding of the Sukhothai dynasty of a group of Thai people And on the ceiling of the aforementioned wall, there are line drawings depicting the story of the Lord Buddha in different nations known as Jataka, some of which are artistic and Lankan art. with Sukhothai scripts telling about the Jataka on each picture. 

Places of Worship Category: Places of Worship

Temple Group: Temple

Last Update : 3 YearAgo

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