Wat Na Pu Pom

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Operating day: Daily

Operating time: 08.00 - 17.00

 

Wat Na Pu Pom Attractions in Mae Hong Son Na Pu Pom, Pang Mapha, Mae Hong Son. The temple is under the jurisdiction of the Mahanikai Order and the land area where the temple is located is 6 rai and 1 ngan. The boundaries of the temple are as follows: to the north, approximately 40 wa, adjacent to a public road; to the south, approximately 63 wa, adjacent to private land; to the east, approximately 70 wa, adjacent to a mine ditch; and to the west, approximately 55 wa, adjacent to a public road.

 

The temple structures include an assembly hall (Sala Karampian) and a merit-making hall (Sala Bamphen Kuson). The sacred objects include a Buddha image and a stupa (chedi).

 

Wat Na Phu Pom was established in 1866 (B.E. 2409). According to historical records, the temple was first founded in 1861 (B.E. 2405) by Phra Wichingta, along with local villagers, who built an assembly hall and a stupa. Later, during World War II, the villagers were forced to relocate, and the temple became abandoned. In 1964 (B.E. 2507), Phra Mong and a group of devotees rebuilt the temple, revitalizing it.

 

The management and leadership of the temple have included the following abbots: Phra Wichingta (B.E. 2405 - 2457), Phra Chongho (B.E. 2457 - 2460), Phra Mong (B.E. 2507 - 2510), Phra Cho (B.E. 2510 - 2513), Phra Surin (B.E. 2513 - 2518), Phra Alokka (B.E. 2518 - 2522), Phra Changring (B.E. 2522 - 2523), Phra Mahawichanon Vayamo (B.E. 2523 - 2524), Phra Kuna Toliyo (B.E. 2524 - 2530), Phra Panya (B.E. 2531 - 2539), Phra Kru Sangharak Thongsuk Sthathathiko (B.E. 2539 - 2552), and Phra Samu Suwan Dethewar (B.E. 2522 - Present).

 

The current abbot, Phra Samu Suwan Dethewar, along with the devotees, has worked together to restore the old stupa, which had deteriorated over time, bringing it back to its former beauty. The restoration project began in 2009 (B.E. 2552) and was completed in 2013 (B.E. 2556).

 

After the stupa restoration was completed, the abbot and the devotees consulted and discussed the project to build a new ordination hall (ubosot). Previously, the temple used a water ordination hall, but they decided to construct a traditional Tai Yai-style wooden ordination hall. The construction began in 2014 (B.E. 2557) with the help of donors, including Mrs. Watchara Thappattanont from Bangkok, who contributed funds through a Kathina ceremony. Currently, the construction of the ordination hall is still incomplete, and additional funds are needed to finish the project.