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Wat Klang Nam |
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Wat Hong Thong, also known as Wat Klang Nam, is located in a
mangrove forest area, Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao. The
temple has walkways connecting the shore with the stupa of
Phrathat Khongkha Mahachedi Pricha Prapakon Prat Soranin Anusorn
and Ubosot, the main hall, both of which are situated in the
sea. The whole structure of the chedi has five levels with
paintings concerning Buddhism and Thai kings, and several Buddha
images hosted inside. On the highest level stands a golden stupa
containing Arhats’ relics. From this level, visitors can
overlook the sea as well as the shore. Additionally, while
walking along the main walkway, you will see signs with morals
written on them from which you can read and learn something. In
addition, in the halfway point of the walkway stand sculptures
of Phra Aphai Mani, Nang Phi Sua Samut, and other literary
characters with a wooden walkway around the sculptures for
visitors to have a closer look at them.
On the first
level of the Phrathat Khongkha Mahachedi, a replica of the
Buddha image of Luang Phor Sothorn together with several other
Buddha images is hosted for visitors to pay their respect to. In
addition, the temple holds Tak Bat Phra Roi, a ceremony of
almsgiving by putting coins into alms bowls in front of hundreds
of Buddha images. The temple also provides a coin exchange
booth. On the second floor is a wax replica of Luang Pu Sot,
also known as Phra Mongkhon Thepmuni (Sot Chanthasaro) of Wat
Paknam Phasi Charoen with a replica of the Emerald Buddha hosted
nearby. Moreover, there are paintings of both former and current
Thai Kings, and of the members of the royal family. Also from
the second level, you can get good views of the sea. If you look
out to the sea during high tide, you will feel like the building
is floating on the water.
On the highest level stands prominently a golden
yellow chedi with a hall underneath where visitors are allowed
to enter. In the hall, there is an altar with the world’s first
Arhats’ relics to be hosted in the sea. Furthermore, on the
right side of the chedi is another place of worship, the
temple’s Ubosot. Located in the sea as well, it features
beautiful wall paintings depicting the life and times of the
Buddha.
For those who would like to visit the temple and
make merit, Wat Hong Thong is open daily from 6:00 to 20:00. For
those interested in Nekkhamma, it is held every year at the
beginning of April. If you would like to take part in the
Nekkhamma, please contact the temple on 038-528-367 in advance. |
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Chachoengsao |
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Bang Pakong |
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Song
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Free |
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13.47393 N |
100.87213 E |
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