Wat Chiang Man
Buddhist temple in Muang Chiang Mai district, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Wat Chiang Man is a Buddhist temple located in the old city of Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is the oldest temple in the city. It was built by King Mangrai in 1296.[1]
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History change
It was built in 1297 by King Mangrai. It was built as the first temple of Chiang Mai. It was built on the site of Wiang Nopburi. It was a fortified town of the Lawa people. King Mangrai used this place as a camp while creating his new capital city, Chiang Mai. It was the center of religious and cultural life in the early years of Chiang Mai.[2]
Architecture change
It is known for its unique Lanna style architecture.
Gallery change
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Chedi and Wihan of Wat Chiang Man -
Ubosot -
Former Ho Trai (Temple Library), a new one is now in the lotus pond -
The new Ho Trai building -
Wihan: the Phra Sila Buddha is housed inside the mondop behind the gates -
A mural from Wat Buppharam, Chiang Mai, depicting the inauguration of Wat Chiang Man -
Wat Chiang Man, the Elephant chedi
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References change
- ↑ Coedès, George (1968). Walter F. Vella (ed.). The Indianized States of Southeast Asia. trans.Susan Brown Cowing. University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 978-0-8248-0368-1.
- ↑ "Latest Chiang Mai News - daily news, headlines, articles & breaking stories".