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Kanchanaburi Ancient Town -
Wat Pa Lelai |
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วัดป่าเลไลยก์ |
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Wat Pa Lay Laig |
วัดป่าเลไลย์ |
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Wat Pa Lelai, known locally as Wat Pha Ok and built in the
Ayutthaya Period. The Mondop a square building once enshrined a
seated Buddha image in the gesture of subduing Mara, which was
drilled through the chest – 'Pha Ok in Thai. An image of the
Buddha receiving offerings from a monkey and an elephant known
as 'Palilayaka' - Pa Lelai - was later constructed to replace
the former one. Remains of architecture within the temple
include Mondop, Wihan and round brick Chedi with clay mortar and
cement coating.
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Kanchanaburi |
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Mueang |
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Free |
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14.12229 N |
99.401143 E |
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