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Wat Burapha Maha Phuttharam
Opening days: Daily
Opening hours: 08.00 - 17.00
Wat Burapha Maha Phuttharam Wat Khian was the center of a prosperous community in ancient times. There is Luang Pho To, which is a gilded stucco Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara. The lap size is 3.50 meters wide, 7 meters high.
According to folklore legends have been passed down from generation to generation. Originally, Luang Pho To was A lonely Buddha statue in the middle of the forest It is enshrined under a large tree that is home to many wild animals. Even the tiger used to sleep on the lap of the Buddha image.
Later, a villain came to carve out the glasses on both sides. With the divine power, every village in the neighborhood heard the sound of a cry echoing through the forest. In the morning, the villagers of Tabaek and Ban Phum went to find out the facts about the noise. Therefore, walking and exploring, he found that the eyes of Grandfather Toh is missing. So I understand that the sound that occurs is probably the cry of Luang Pho To.
Today, Luang Pho To is a sacred Buddha image that has been inherited by the community of Wat Khian and the people of Khukhan district for hundreds of years. It is a precious heritage that should be proud of.
Importance to the community Wat Khian is a place for community Buddhist rituals. Wat Khian is the center of people's minds. Because Luang Pho To is believed by the villagers to be the sacred Buddha image of the Khukhan people.
architectural style.
Wat Khian has a recessed chedi around all 4 corners. At present, the condition of the chapel is starting to deteriorate. Beside the ubosot, there are sandstone-type stone parapets, Dvaravati art, 11th-16th Buddhist centuries, and there are chedi in four corners of the chapel. of which there are only 2 left, on the east side is a chedi A rectangular recess made of bricks about 7 meters high, the top of the chedi is made up of 3 layers.
In the shape of a lotus bud The utensils on the chapel have wooden patterns carved by Khukhan artisans around the year 1928. Both gables are engraved on the Ramayana story. at the stairway leading up to the north temple There are stucco railings complementing the ancient dragon bricks that appear. Paths to important places from Amphoe Khukhan about 300 meters.
Category: Places of Worship
Group: Temple
Last Update : 3 YearAgo
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