Wat Sa Si

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Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 08.00 - 17.00

 

Wat Sa Si It is a temple located in the northwest of Wat Mahathat. It is another important ancient site that is very beautiful. Because it is located in the middle of the largest pond called Traphang Trakuan, the important things of the temple include bell shaped pagoda Cathedral and church on the water.

 

In front of the large viharn enshrines a stucco Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara. There is a small pagoda Sriwichai mixed with lanka located on the south side There are Buddha images in 4 directions. There is a small island in the middle of the water that houses a small ordination hall. This temple is known as a scenic spot.

 

Bell-shaped chedi of Wat Sa Si It is historical evidence that shows the Get Buddhism from Lanka of Sukhothai Sometimes it is called this pagoda. Lanka style pagoda Once, an illegal excavator of this pagoda found a replica of the chedi (containing relics).

 

And a gold plate inscribed with a message mentioning the elder monks who came to build a chedi for containing the relics of Phra Maha Thammaracha Lithai This inscription is therefore called Inscription of Wat Sa Si and the aforementioned stupa, which is currently on display in the Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Sukhothai. The church in the middle of the water is a Buddhist belief that uses water in the meaning of the purity of the boundary, known as Utokasima or Nateesima. as an area for monks to perform sacrifices.

 

Before 1978, there was Jarodwithi Thong road that cuts through the middle of Wat Sa Si. which destroys the value and is detrimental to ancient sites The Fine Arts Department has therefore improved the scenery to preserve the ancient sites. by digging out the road and built a road along the pond instead.