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Chao Pho Pratu Pha Shrine
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ศาลเจ้าพ่อประตูผา |
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PratooPah’s shrine |
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The Chao Pho Pratu Pa Shrine is considered sacred facility in
Lampang where drivers who passing-by usually honk their car
horns or set off firecrackers as a sigh of respect. Legend has
it that Chao Pho Pratu Pha was a great warrior of the Lampang
ruler in ancient time. When Burmese troops came to do war, Chao
Pho Pratu Pa fought Burmese troops to defend Lampang at Pratu Pa
(Cliff’s Gate). After the fierce fight, he finally ran down and
dropped on a small rock and passed away while his two swords
were still in his hands like he’s ready to fight. After the war
has pass, people had built the shrine to honor the braveness of
warriors. It has since become a sacred and revered place of
worship. Stacks of offering can be seen around the site and the
shrine.
Opening hours: 7am-6pm
Getting there: By
Car: It is around 50 kilometre from Lampang town on the
Lampang-Ngao Road between Km 649 and 650 on the right. |
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Mae Mo |
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Free |
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18.51364 N |
99.819444 E |
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