Wat Phanom Sawai

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Opening hours: 08.00 - 17.00

 

Wat Phanom Sawai It is the location of Wat Phanom Sawai. There is a stairway of bricks holding cement up to the temple. There is a large pond and shaded by trees. It is enshrined Phra Phuttha Surindra Mongkhon in the posture of giving blessings. The second peak is called Khao Ying (Phanom Sarai) with a height of 228 meters. The temple has built a medium-sized Buddha image to be enshrined. The third peak is called Khao Khok. (Phanom Krol) The Buddhist Association of Surin has arranged to build a pavilion at Tha Muk.

 

It is a memorial to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the establishment of Rattanakosin to enshrine a replica of the Buddha's footprint. from the top of the hill to be enshrined in the pavilion Construction began on December 15, 1981 and was completed on July 15, 1982. At present, it has been renovated into a park, and the Surin ancestors are considered a pilgrimage site. by traveling to the top of the mountain on the first day of the waxing moon of the 5th lunar month, which is a traditional holiday of the people of Surin since ancient times.

 

The first peak is named Khao Chai (Phanom Phrao), 210 meters high, is the location of Wat Phanom Sawai. There is a stairway of bricks holding cement up to the temple. Along the way are lined with 1,080 bells for visitors to knock for good fortune. There is a large pond and shaded by trees. On the hill is enshrined Phra Phuttha Surindra Mongkhon. It is a white Buddha image in the posture of giving blessings, lap size 15 meters wide, 21.50 meters high. Phanom Sawai Forest Park Located at Tambon Na Bua, Amphoe Mueang, about 22 kilometers from the city hall, take the Surin-Prasat route. (Highway No. 214), a distance of 14 kilometers, then turn right for about 6 kilometers. It is a low mountain with 3 peaks.

 

The second peak is called Khao Ying (Phanom Sarai), 228 meters high, is the location of Wat Phanom Silaram. The temple has built a medium-sized Buddha image enshrined on the top of the mountain and there are also two ancient ponds believed to be the residence of Holy turtle see more.

 

The third peak is called Khao Khok. (Phanom Krol) The Buddhist Association of Surin has created a pavilion at Tha Muk. It is a memorial to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the establishment of Rattanakosin to enshrine a replica of the Buddha's footprint. from the top of the hill to be enshrined in the pavilion The construction began on December 15, 1981 and was completed on July 15, 1982. Nearby there is a stupa that holds the relics of the King. or Luang Pu Doon Atulo, a monk of Vipassana. Wat Phanom Silaram and the Goddess of Mercy Shrine for the people to worship.

 

In the past, the Surin ancestors considered Khao Phanom Sawai as a place of pilgrimage. by traveling to the top of the mountain on the first day of the waxing moon of the 5th lunar month, which is a traditional holiday of the people of Surin since ancient times and until now, Surin people still practice Those who visit Khao Phanom Sawai will pay homage to the 9 sacred things of the country for good fortune. It is the Big Buddha or Phra Phuttha Surindra Mongkhon, a replica of the Buddha's footprint. The ashes of Luang Pu Dul Atulo, the black Buddha image, Luang Pu Suan, Prasat Hin Phanom Sawai Kuan Im Shrine sacred turtle and the holy pool.