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Wat Kiriwan |
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พระแก้วมรกตจำลอง (วัดคีรีวัน) |
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The emerauld Buddha's image model |
Sri Navaneetha Krishna Temple |
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Wat Khiriwan temple is located at Tombon Srinava, Amphur Muang,
Nakorn Nayok Province.
In the past, this temple was in the
middle of the field until it was moved to Khao Kra Rieang.
The former name of Wat Khiriwan is “Wat Sawang Arom”, but since
it was moved to the new hill, it was named Wat Khiriwan as a
blessing. The interesting point of this temple is the Emerald
Buddha’s image model (Wat Khiriwan) which is enshrined in the
vihara located on the hilltop. Apart from being known as the
biggest emerald Buddha’s, the model also the greatest Buddha’s
image made of glass.
It was greatly respected by people. The
temple’s abbot is Phra Kru Khiriwananukul Opaso (Luang Por Ree).
Most people may be familiar with the emerald Buddha’s image
(Phra Buddha Maha Manee Ratana Pathimakorn) at Wat Phra Kaew
temple or Wat Pra Sri Ratana Sassadaram temple in Bangkok.
However, in Nakorn Nayok, there is another emerald Buddha’s
image too.
This emerald Buddha’s image model is made of
raisin with 49 inches long (measure of the Buddha statue in the
meditation pose), 32.9 inches tall and of 1 ton weight. There
are full option of 3 seasonal garments decorated with the real 7
karat diamond, over 2,000 gemstones and a lot of rubies.
For those who would like to visit Wat Khiriwan, when you
drive from Nakorn Nayok Highway, drive to Wan Yao intersection,
turn left to Tombon Hin Tuaeng, drive along Highway Number 3239
until you are about 9 kilometer far from the city then
you will reach Wat Khiriwan.
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Mueang |
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14.24802, 101.27562 |
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