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Wat Phra That Beng Sakat is located at Ban Kam, Moo 5, Tambol
Pua, Amphoe Pua, Nan province. The location of the temple is
believed to be the area of the ancient town called Pua or Wora
Nakorn where Phaya Phu Kha had town established for his adopted
son, Chao Khun Fong, to govern. Wat Phra That Beng Sakat is
constructed in the style of Thai Lue architecture even though it
has undergone renovation for many times.
Presented in
Lanna architecture style, the bell-shaped and squared-based
pagoda with indented corners pagoda was constructed due to the
order of Phaya Phu Kha before the construction of vihara.
The pagoda and the vihara were completed in 1283. The
distinctive features of the temple include its sloping and low
roof, the base of the vihara carved in the image of lotuses, the
small and narrow windows. In front of the vihara are a terrace
and a staircase. The gate leading to the vihara is a large and
tall one, carving in the mixture of the old and new style of
art. Inside the vihara stand two rows of cement pillars.
The Buddha relics are enshrined inside the pagoda, so the temple
is considered as the heart of the faith in the community and the
local Nan architecture. Surrounded by forest, the temple is
situated on the hill, which gives the spectacular view if
looking downward to the village, especially during the rainy
season where all the rice fields are green.
Behind the temple also lies a mountain. Thus, the
location of the temple is what makes the temple outstanding.
The meaning behind the name of Beng Sakat is that there was
an unexplainable creature living under the well. Whenever
someone put a stick into the well, the stick appeared to be
bitten into pieces and there was a light coming out of the well.
(Sakat means to cut or to extract.)
Visitors can reach
Wat Phra That Beng Sakat via Highway No. 1256. Enter from
opposite of Wora Nakorn School and go ahead for 200 meters
before turning left and continuing for more 200 meters. There
you will find it. The temple opens everyday from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
For any information and any inquiry, please contact +66 5452
1118 during office hours.
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19.17855 N |
100.91757 E |
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