Sim Wat Chakkrawan Phum Phinit (Wat Nong Muen Than)

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Operating day: Daily

Operating time: 08.30 - 16.30

 

Sim Wat Chakkrawan Phum Phinit (Wat Nong Muen Than) It is situated at Ban Nong Muen Than, Tambon Nong Muen Than. It features a small "Sim" of traditional northeastern style. Its gable and "Rang Phueng" (decoration underneath the lower tie beam) feature fine woodcarving with a wooden shingle roof. Outside is decorated with mural paintings.

 

They depict the life of the Lord Buddha when He subdued Mara - devils, hell, and the Great Renunciation when the Lord Buddha cut his hair and the God Indra took it to be enshrined at Chedi Chulamani in heaven.

 

The murals inside the Ubosot illustrate the folk tale of "Sang Sin Chai". They are believed to date back to the early Rattanakosin period.

 

To get there From Mueang district, take Highway No. 2043 to At Samat district, continue for 10 km., then turn into Ban Nong Muen Than for 2 km.