Wat Khao Rang Samakkhitham, Buddhist temple on Rang Hill in Phuket Town, Thailand.
Wat Khao Rang Samakkhitham is a temple situated on a hilltop in Phuket Town with a large golden Buddha statue visible from many locations across the city. The complex includes shrine halls, meditation areas, and residential structures arranged across the elevated grounds.
The temple was founded in 2004 and housed one of the largest Buddha statues built on Phuket Island at that time. Other religious monuments on the island have since been constructed, and some have become larger in size.
The paintings on the shrine walls show artistic styles influenced by Laotian Buddhist traditions with figures from both Buddhist and Hindu mythology. These details reflect how the temple community has shaped its spiritual identity through visual storytelling.
Access to the temple is gained by climbing stairs decorated with traditional naga snake banisters that lead up from the lower part of Phuket Town. The elevated location means you should wear appropriate footwear and bring water for the climb.
The temple grounds feature statues of Chalunsi, a character from Thai Ramayana mythology, positioned near the entrance to greet visitors. This presence of a local mythological figure is often overlooked by those focusing primarily on the main Buddha image.
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