Wat Ta Yom, Buddhist temple in Phitsanulok province, Thailand
Wat Ta Yom is a registered Buddhist temple in Wat Ta Yom community in Phitsanulok province, constructed simply but well-maintained with old trees and quiet prayer areas throughout the grounds. The site includes the large plaster Buddha image called Luang Pho Yom, smaller Buddha statues, rebuilt structures, and remnants from different periods that reflect centuries of devotion and community connection.
The site developed as an active community center, with the large Buddha statue Luang Pho Yom created around 1700 during a period of artistic blending from neighboring regions. Over time, shifting water sources affected settlement patterns, but the temple remained a central place of local devotion and continues as part of community life today.
The temple serves the community as a gathering place where people regularly pray and participate in ceremonies such as the Kathin festival, when robes and gifts are offered to monks. This celebration demonstrates how the site has shaped local life and remains central to how residents practice their faith together.
The temple offers a peaceful setting with open access to the grounds and prayer areas where visitors can walk at their own pace and explore the historical structures. The best times to visit are outside extreme heat, and respectful clothing is recommended, especially if you wish to observe religious ceremonies or join community gatherings.
The large Buddha statue Luang Pho Yom was created around 1700 and displays a rare artistic style blending influences from different neighboring artistic traditions. This fusion of regional art forms makes the statue a valuable representation of a time when various cultural influences met and merged at the temple site.
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