พระธาตุดุม The meaning of Wat Phra That Dum: The first word WAT means Buddhist temple or monastery, PHRA THAT means a Buddha relic, DUM seems like a name. Given its architectural features, this monument may have been built under the influence of the Ba Puan Khmer and Angkor art style, around the 10th to 11th century AD
View from the entrance to Wat Phra That Dum. Phra That Dum in front of a building nowadays is used for gatherings is build in line with the Wat Phra That Dum.
A building made of bricks 1,000 years old with many detailed remains.
After hundreds of years, this place is still used for meditation and prayers.
This stone shows the sculpture of that time. A richly decorated stone beam with many ornaments and symbols, all related to the past and faith.
Another niche surrounded by decorated stone beams.
Of the then three Khmer brick pagodas on the laterite base, only one remains today, which has already been partially destroyed.
วัดพระธาตุเชิงชุมวรวิหาร Wat Phra That Choeng Chum Worawihan is the name of the temple. Phra That Choeng Chum is the name of the stupa with a height of 24 meters. Meaning of a Buddhist stupa: A stupa is a Buddhist shrine, it has the shape of a dome and houses sacred relics. It is used for meditation.
Phra That Choeng Chum was built to preserve the footprints of Phra Kusantha, Phra Konekham, Phra Katsapa, Phra Khodom and Phra Si Ariyametrai. Five important figures of Buddhism. The two naga next to the stupa act as guardians to keep evil spirits away.
The chapel with the most sacred Buddha statue in Sakon Nakhon province, Luang Pho Ong Saen. The two lion statues at the entrance together must bring peace and prosperity, providing mythical protection.
Inside the Buddha statue of Luang Pho Ong Saen.
The sign says ladies are not allowed and do not touch Buddha statues. Inside the temple keeps a crystal Buddha and other things.
Opposite the chapel a building with some souvenir shops.
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Content last change: October 15 2023