Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
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Wat Phra That Lampang Luang (Thai: วัดพระธาตุลำปางหลวง) is a Lanna-style Buddhist temple in Lampang in Lampang Province, Thailand.
Significance[]
The temple is said to enshrine a relic of the Buddha. Such relics are typically bones and ashes believed to be gathered after the Buddha's cremation. The relic is installed in the main chedi of the temple.
History[]
There are several bullet holes on the railing of the temple, reputed to be fired by legendary folk hero , and ancestors of the House of (Seven Princes) which ruled Lanna as a Siamese Vassal during the Thonburi and Early-Mid Rattanokosin eras.
Image gallery[]
Phra Chao Lan Ton (Buddha Lan Ton) in the main prayer hall
Chedi of Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
Bullet holes in Wat Phra That Lampang Luang railing
Detail of the entrance gate
References[]
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Coordinates: 18°13′2″N 99°23′20″E / 18.21722°N 99.38889°E
- Buddhist temples in Lampang Province
- Registered ancient monuments in Thailand
- Buddhist temple stubs
- Thai building and structure stubs