Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu, Buddhist temple in Khao Sam Yot, Thailand.
Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu is a Buddhist temple in Khao Sam Yot that houses a reclining Buddha figure and several prayer halls with gilded gables and red-tiled roofs. The temple grounds spread across manicured gardens with frangipani trees and stone sculptures that invite meditation.
The temple was built in the 20th century as a spiritual center for the surrounding communities. Later additions included more buildings and the reclining Buddha statue to accommodate growing numbers of worshippers.
Monks begin their morning alms walk through the surrounding neighborhoods from here, while worshippers gather at the shrines to light incense and place lotus flowers. The name "Nam Phu" refers to a sacred water source that once flowed nearby, and local families still bring children here for blessing ceremonies.
The grounds open at sunrise and close at sunset, so visitors find it more comfortable to explore during the cooler morning hours or late afternoon. Parking is available at the entrance, and signage guides you to the main areas.
During certain moon phases, families from the surrounding area gather to light candles together and say prayers at the main shrine. These nighttime ceremonies create a warm glow that brings the golden decorations to life.
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