Wat Mongkhon Nimit, Buddhist temple in Talat Yai district, Phuket Town, Thailand
Wat Mongkhon Nimit is a Buddhist temple in Talat Yai featuring a central chedi surrounded by eleven smaller pagodas with a main hall in red and gold. The building displays numerous Buddha statues throughout its interior spaces.
The temple was founded in 1880 under the name Wat Klang and was renamed Wat Mongkhon Nimit in 1953 when it received royal temple status. This change reflected its growing importance to the local Buddhist community.
The temple serves as a gathering place where locals participate in Buddhist ceremonies and observe religious occasions throughout the year. Its decoration in red and gold reflects the devotion and spiritual values of the surrounding community.
The temple is located near Thalang Road and accessible through Soi Romanee in the Talat Yai area. Visitors should wear respectful clothing and be mindful during prayer times and religious observances.
During restoration work, builders uncovered a hidden golden Buddha image from the Sukhothai period that had been concealed to prevent theft. This discovery reveals layers of history tucked beneath the temple's walls.
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