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Wat Khao Din |
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Wat Khao Din (Khao Din Temple), officially registered as ‘Wat
Patthawi Papphataram’ in 1927 (2470 B.E.) and royally accredited
later in 1936 (2479 B.E.), is a temple on the only small
mountain in Amphoe Bang Pakong just 500 metres from the
motorway. Anyone could enjoy the beauty of the nature which is
well conserved on the land of more than 5 hectares. The temple
is regarded as one of the main tourist attractions in Amphoe
Bang Pakong and proclaimed as by National Office of Buddhism in
2003 (2546 B.E.)The temple comprises various buildings such
as:-The two-storied ordination hall. The first floor is an open
space for temple’s events with zoning fences and glass walls.
The upper floor is the designated ordination area for monastic
ceremonies. Drawings illustrating Buddha’s life are also
displayed here.-Phra Maha That Chedi (Phra Maha That Pagoda).
The 20-metre wide, 27-metre long, 39-metre tall pagoda was built
in 1997 (2540 B.E.) to celebrate the auspicious occasion of the
72th Anniversary of His Majesty the King. The bell-shape pagoda
has 3 stories and is used in various occasions.-The old Mondop.
This renovated building is presumed to be commemorative for the
army quartering in the reign of King Taksin Maha Rat.-Yannaphan
Sattha Building. The ground floor keeps ‘Phra Phuttha
Apaiyathan’ (the Forgiving Buddha). The biggest ‘Luangpho
Phutthasothon’ replica is established on the second floor. The
image is approximately five-metre wide and twenty-metre tall,
including the base height.-Memorial Den.
The place is said to be the shelter for King Taksin as
his army passed by the city. Lighting is now installed inside
the den, making it possible for pleasure visit.-Chaomae Soi Dok
Mak Shrine – the sacred shrine of villagers around the temple.
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