Wat Huai Duea

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Operating day: Daily

Operating time: 08.00 - 17.00

 

Wat Huai Duea Pha Pong, Muang Mae Hong Son, Mae Hong Son. Wat Huai Duea, affiliated with the Maha Nikaya sect, occupies a land area of 15 rai. The temple's boundaries are marked by a stream to the north, a cemetery to the south, a forest to the east, and the village to the west.

 

Wat Huai Duea was established in 1900 (B.E. 2443). Initially, the Huai Duea community lacked a temple for religious activities. Phaw Thao Kalon led the villagers in constructing the temple. In 1973 (B.E. 2516), severe flooding caused damage, rendering the temple structurally unsound. Village leader Thong, along with the faithful, rebuilt the temple on a new site donated by Phaw Chong Charezaw, who contributed farmland for its establishment.

 

The leadership and administration of Wat Huai Duea have been overseen by various abbots since its establishment. The first abbot, Phra Wahalamma Warathammo, served from 1933 to 1955. He was succeeded by Phra Kaveera Kantaseelo from 1955 to 1965, followed by Phra Unruen from 1965 to 1967, and Phra Kungma Gusalo from 1967 to 1969. Phra Sasan then served as abbot from 1969 to 1973, after which Phra Nevirat Nevilo took over from 1973 to 1974. Phra Ingta Uttamo led the temple from 1974 to 1976, succeeded by Phra Chola Susarano from 1976 to 1980. Phra Thuntin Thavaro served from 1980 to 1982, followed by Phra Ongtun Uttaro from 1982 to 1993. Phra Athikan Sawat Wisutho oversaw the temple from 1993 to 1995, succeeded by Phra Athikan Boonyong Thavaro from 1995 to 1998. The current abbot, Phra Kru Anukit Yanawit, has been serving since 1998.

 

The architectural features of the temple include an assembly hall designed in the Tai Yai style. The principal Buddha image is a replica of the revered Phra Buddha Chinnarat. Other significant sacred objects within the temple include the principal Buddha image enshrined in the assembly hall.