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Wat Tham Pha Bing - |
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Tham Pha Bing is located at the hill in the area of Wat Tham Pha
Bing. It is a giant Buddha’s footprint that is different from
other Buddha’s footprints since it is located at the ceiling of
the cave above or head instead of on the floor. Phra Ajarn Mun
Phurithatto has lived here 2 times, in 1911 and 1918. He is the
one who pointed the Buddha’s footprint out.
Location and
travelling: It is located in the area of Wat Tham Pha Bing, Pha
Bing Sub-District, Wang Sa Poong District.
Travelling by
private cars, from Wang Sa Poong District, use the Public
Highway No. 201 to Nong Hin District. At 180th kilometer, turn
right to the Public Highway No. 2250 and go straight for about 7
kilometers. Wat Tham Pha Bing is on the right hand side. The
cave is in the temple’s area.
By public bus, use Wang Sa
Poong – Na Gae bus route and get off at Wat Tham Pha Bing.
By taxi, hire a taxi at Wang Sa Poong Market. The fee is 150
baht.
Attractions
The Buddha’s footprint is on the
ceiling in the area of overhanging rocks where the Buddha’s
statue is located. Visitors should walk to the statue and turn
back to see the footprint which is about 4 kilometers above. The
footprint is 1 meter long and 0.5 meter wide. The art of the
pattern and the footprint is not so obvious. Department of Fine
Arts has registered this place to the ancient object and place
of Thailand along with Phra That Sri Song Rak in 1955.
Wang Sa Poong District arranged the cerebration here every year
on the 15th day of the waxing moon in the 3rd or 4th month in
lunar calendar (about March). |
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Wang Saphung |
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Pha Bing |
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Temple |
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Free |
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17.29685 N |
101.79148 E |
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