Wat Phumarin Kudi Thong, Buddhist temple in Suan Luang, Thailand.
Wat Phumarin Kudi Thong is a Buddhist temple in Suan Luang featuring three prangs in Khmer style standing within a square area surrounded by a moat. The complex shows architectural features from multiple periods and is accessed through gateways on all four sides.
The temple was founded in the early 13th century as part of the Khmer empire when the area served as an outpost for regional expansion. The complex maintained its basic structure over the following centuries as religious practices shifted on the site.
The temple displays carved stone and stucco decorations showing both Buddhist and Hindu figures and stories. These religious images reflect how worshippers here were connected to different faiths as beliefs changed over many centuries.
The main entrance faces east following traditional Khmer design, but additional gateways are located on the other three sides for access. Visitors should be prepared to walk the full grounds as the site covers a substantial area.
Archaeological digs on the grounds uncovered the base of a linga, a symbol from Hindu tradition. This discovery shows that the site functioned as a Hindu shrine for a long time before it later became a Buddhist temple.
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