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Wat Kwangweruwan is situated in Pa Sakae Sub-District, Dermbang
Nangbuad District, Suphanburi. It is the temple in Maha Nikaya
sect. The land of the temple is 25 rais and 20 square wahs. The
northern part of the temple is next to Ror Por Chor Road. The
southern part faces Klong Krasiao. The western and eastern part
are next to Satharana Prayot Building and Sena Sana Building.
The monastery of the temple was built in 1991. The sermon
hall was built in 2007. The chapel was built in 1994 with 7
monks’ dwellings and a crematory. There are a main Buddha
statue, Phra Mokkala – Phra Saributr, and 3 stucco Buddha
statues in the monastery. One of the statues is 29 inches wide
and 2 others are 27 inches wide. They are assumed to be made in
Ayutthaya period.
Wat Kwangweruwan was established in
1931. Its former name is “Wat Kwang” since the former monastery
in Ayutthaya period was aligned to block the sunlight. Later,
the word “Weruwan” was added for the elegance of the name. This
temple has been always repaired and was royally granted on 25
August 1998. The granted area is 24 meters wide and 36 meters
long. Considering about the administration, the names of the
abbots recorded are Phra Puang, Phra Kae, Phra Parn, Phra Mod,
Phra Hom (1978 – 1983), and Phra Kru Anurak Weruwan (1993 –
present).
There is “Wat Kwangweruwan Ancient Monastery”
situated in the temple’ area. It is different from general
monasteries and has a long history since Thai – Burmese War.
The temple is opened everyday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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Doem Bang Nang Buat |
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14.87303, 99.91928 |
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