Wat Phra Chao Mengrai, Buddhist temple in Phra Sing district, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The main viharn features three-tiered roofs with naga bargeboards, decorated gable ends, and numerous gilt Buddha images on the central altar.
Founded in 1296 by King Mengrai, the first ruler of the Lanna Kingdom, following an incident with a broken cart wheel carrying the King Ka King Buddha image.
The temple walls display detailed murals depicting scenes from Buddha's life, complemented by red lacquered columns adorned with gilt floral patterns.
Visitors must remove shoes before entering sacred areas and wear appropriate clothing that covers shoulders and knees when exploring the temple grounds.
A silver casket discovered beneath the principal Buddha statue in 1967 contained inscriptions revealing the temple's previous names: Wat Kalakot, Wat Khankhot, and Wat Srisoithajaeng.
Location: Phra Sing
GPS coordinates: 18.78508,98.98429
Latest update: March 25, 2025 00:59
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