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Phra That Phon Thong
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Phra That Phon Thong a sacred relic during the time of the Khmer Empire It looks like an octagon, with a base 8 meters wide, 10 meters high from the base to the top. The top is decorated with white glass. shining brightly Originally, it contained the ashes of arahants. with a golden Buddha image and sacred items inside since ancient times.
Phra That Phon Thong It was worshiped by the Khmer people in those days. It was considered an important "wat". Because there are many outstanding and beautiful Buddha images. There is a legend that in the Buddha's time, there were 8 arhats heading to pay respect to the relics of the Lord Buddha at "Phu Orphan" (Phra That Phanom), Phra That Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom Province. He became very sick, and he knew that he was going to die. Therefore, he settled down to meditate and passed away at the place where Phra That Phon Thong was founded.
After the Arahant extinction have held a funeral ceremony with the relics contained in the relics by the ancients Respect and faith in Buddhism is very much. Mayor in each place will travel to join in making merit and building "Phra That" to contain the ashes of an Arahant who passed away by bringing a golden Buddha image bronze and valuables brought into the relics It takes only 7 days to build. also built another 2 small relics in the west.
Khmer people who live in the area They named the relics containing the ashes of the Arahants that "Phra That Phon Thong", meaning "Phrathat at the Golden Hill".
In addition, there is evidence related to Phra That Phon Thong, namely Nong Yang, a Khmer city, divided into 2 parties, namely the Muang Saen side. in the south of Nong Yang town The city of Chan was to the west of Nong Yang Town. which is a city rich in wealth and property in those days.
Muang Nong Yang is located in the north, 150 lines away from Phra That Phon Thong. as well as Wat Ban Non Phon Sung, Wat Ban Han, Wat Ban Naen and Wat Na Mueang. These temples are located to the east of Phra That, about 80-90 lines apart. full of ruins waiting for restoration.
For stone temple Also known as "Khum Lek" is located in the southeast of Phra That Phon Thong 50 lines of Wat Non Phon Thong Noi. Located in the southeast of 50 lines, the ancient temple of Ban Elian. Located in the west to 75 lines, Sang Pho pond made of hard stone since the Khmer period Built with Phra That Phon Thong, 20 lines away.
Until the year 1909, there was a construction of the Udon Thani-Sakon Nakhon road. The road cuts through the area near the location of Phra That Phon Thong. But with the greed of contractors, technicians and laborers, there was a secret destruction of the small relics. that surrounds the big relics to get the precious gold come out of the relics It appears that the sacred things that protect Phra That Phon Thong have shown the effect become a big bear Out rampant biting contractors and their deaths.
Every day of the 15th waxing moon of the 7th lunar month, the ancient Khmer people near Phra That Phon Thong area will come together to light the fireballs to worship the relics annually It is believed that miracles will occur around the relics. There will be a sparkling crystal ball circling around the relics. which the villagers consider sacred causing villagers to make fireballs to worship and pray for blessings from sacred things.
In addition, the golden Buddha image has been summoned to enshrine various places but moving causing the wagon to be used to carry up to 7 broken volumes at the same time Nong Na Kham villagers Three large golden Buddha images with a lap width of 50 centimeters and a height of 100 centimeters were enshrined at Wat Sithat, Ban Nong Na Kham.
The two Buddha images were brought to be enshrined in various temples. Let the villagers pay their respects and worship in the area of Nong Han District But at present, no one knows where it is.
Today, Phra That Phon Thong has been restored The municipality of Nong Bua Sub-district, Mueang District, Udon Thani Province has allocated a budget of 1,234,000 baht to improve the surrounding landscape. including the construction of Phra Dhammachai Hall with Phra That Phon Thong to hold the Buddhist mind for as long as.
Category: Places of Worship
Group: Other religious and spiritural sites
Last Update : 3 YearAgo
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