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Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand »
October 01, 2010
Finally the Wat Phra Mahathat! In case you didn't read it on my pervious page, Wat Phra Mahathat is the biggest temple on Thailand's East Coast. It has a 78 meters high chedi, the second highest in Thailand, which is surrounded by 173 smaller ones. The temple is restored now, but it originates in the 13 th Century.
Photo: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. Wat Phra Mahathat - the view of the whole temple complex.
Photo: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. The entrance.
Photo: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. I am not going inside right away. I pass by the entrance and explore the area in front of it.
Photo: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. There is a small, pretty building at the end of it, and a sitting Buddha.
Photo: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. Now back to the main temple.
Photo: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. A small place of worship on the left. Another photo opportunity.
Photo: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.
Photo: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. Many statues at such places in Thailand are covered with gold leaf. It's real gold. People buy it and put on the statues for good luck and fortune.
Photo: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. Also, elephants play a huge role in Thais religion and culture.
Photo: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. Finally - Inside the main temple. The first thing you see, on the right and left, are these countless statues of Buddha.
Photo: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. Of course, they come along with jars where you can put a few coins for fortune and health, and support at the same time maintaining of the temple and the monks.
Photo: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. Entering the temple's ground is like entering a stone forest of the chedi.
Photo: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. They surround the main tall chedi, visible in the background..
I have taken many photos at the Wat Phra Mahathat. The story continues on the next page.
My life has always been about freedom and I shall continue to walk this path.
Safe travels ! ........... Stan
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