Wat Tham Singkhon, Buddhist temple in Surat Thani, Thailand
Wat Tham Singkhon is a Buddhist temple complex in Surat Thani situated beside the Phum Duang river with a wooden footbridge as the main entrance. The compound integrates both constructed buildings and natural cave spaces that contain various Buddha statues and meditation areas.
The temple developed by incorporating natural cave systems within its religious complex, with architectural elements reflecting Srivijaya-period influences. Its recognition as a registered historic site demonstrates the continuity of preservation efforts that have maintained this location across generations.
The temple displays seven Buddha statues positioned throughout the space, each representing a different day of the week with distinctive hand gestures. Local visitors connect their prayers and offerings to the particular statue corresponding to their birth day.
Access to the site requires crossing the wooden bridge and being comfortable navigating through cave passages and interior spaces. Local monks are generally present to assist visitors in finding their way through the different areas and explain what they encounter.
The cave sections harbor bat populations that inhabit the space naturally within this complex. Local accounts mention that tigers once retreated to certain areas of the site in earlier periods, adding to its natural history.
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