Photharam Temple Bueng Kan Province Thailand

Northeastern tourist attractions Bueng Kan Province

Luang Pho Big Buddha is enshrined at Wat Photharam. He has been the father of the people of Bueng Kan people for a long time. Big Buddha Wat Photharam is located at Photharam Temple, Ban Tha Khai, Bueng Kan Subdistrict, Mueang District, Bueng Kan Province. It is a Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara, plastered with plaster, about 2 meters high, with a lap front, 2 meters wide from Phra Chanu (knee) to the neck (neck). ) Height 0. 90 meters, left hand supine, placed on the lap His right hand is overturned, placed on top of Chanu. The five fingers of the Buddha are laid down orderly like a normal Buddha image, enshrined on a four-sided pedestal that was renovated in 1994. This is the sacred Buddha image of the ancient city of Bueng Kan. Bueng Kan people hold a celebration during the full moon of the 3rd lunar month and during the Songkran festival. According to legends and stories of old people for many generations Many periods have been passed on for about two thousand years ago. Until the later era, in which most of these people had migrated from their families from the city of Yot. which is now Yasothon came to settle on the banks of the Mekong River and recede up towards Chaiburi or the present Bueng Kan District The settlement was the same for all ages. where is not suitable for living have to suffer And there are outbreaks of various deadly diseases, whether it is cholera, chicken pox, infested by various beasts or demons, they flee and migrate to find a suitable place. Likewise, these people continue to migrate in search of suitable places. until the present home of Tha Khai When they saw it as appropriate, they decided to set up evidence to feed in this area, and then they occupied the living area and began to expand the area until it reached the most densely forested area. There are many species of trees such as rubberwood, tabaek, teak, and wild bamboo, densely populated and filled with many kinds of wildlife. residing in the area Since it was a very dense forest, the villagers who settled around joined together in sarcasm in order to gain more space. After several days of pecking, he found a thicker and taller bush than the others. Clearing the forest, he found the same Buddha image, full of vines wrapped around him. therefore took out the vine Then sweep the area around, found that Luang Por Ket Mala's Buddha image was broken because the vine was pulled down by a wild elephant to seek for the natural food of wildlife. and saw it as the shape of a place of merit or places for Buddhist activities They also found the remains of pottery, ancient jars, and many other utensils that Buddha images have been found since until the present. never moved? any addition only to keep the broken Ketu in its original condition Only the enshrined pedestal was built around the original altar. in order to be more stable than before And there are people who come to ask for blessings from Luang Por when they have fulfilled their wishes and bring gold to worship Luang Por. Therefore, the Lord Luang Pho Lueang is illuminated in gold throughout the body.

Wat Photharam is located about 5 kilometers from Bueng Kan city. which is the center of the mind of the people of Bueng Kan Province and the people of nearby provinces, including in the PDR Laos in the Mekong River Basin When entering the temple, you will find the ubosot. When looking inside, Travel you will see the Big Buddha enshrined inside the ubosot. Big Buddha It is a Buddha image in the form of Mara Wichai, plastered with a lap width of 2 cubits and 1 creep (5 feet 4 inches). Originally, it was a beautiful bronze Buddha image. But later the plaster was plastered. which is assumed to be a camouflage from the events of the war The Buddha image seen in the present enshrined at the same place since its discovery has not been moved at all. There is only the restoration of the plinth to make it more durable. Most of the people who come to pray It is often as hoped as you wish. until someone brings gold to paint the Buddha image as beautiful as you see and often light fireballs for each other on a regular basis but worshiping in the ubosot Only males can enter. As for women, they can pay their respects in front of the ubosot. or a replica that is enshrined next to the Ubosot Wat Photharam has a shady atmosphere. There is a doctrine following the tree for you to read as a reminder. And the temple area is next to the Mekong River, there is no temple wall between the temple and the Mekong River. Therefore, people who come to the temple can walk and see and also get a cool breeze blowing up from the Mekong River makes their minds more peaceful.

When entering the temple, you will find the ubosot. When looking inside, you will see the Big Buddha enshrined inside the ubosot. Big Buddha It is a Buddha image in the form of Mara Wichai, plastered with a lap width of 2 cubits and 1 creep (5 feet 4 inches). Originally, it was a beautiful bronze Buddha image. But later the plaster was plastered. which is assumed to be a camouflage from the events of the war The Buddha image seen in the present enshrined at the same place since its discovery has not been moved at all. There is only the restoration of the plinth to make it more durable. Most of the people who come to pray It is often as hoped as you wish. until someone brings gold to paint the Buddha image as beautiful as you see and often light fireballs for each other on a regular basis but worshiping in the ubosot Only males can enter. As for women, they can pay their respects in front of the ubosot. or a replica that is enshrined next to the Ubosot Wat Photharam has a shady atmosphere. There is a doctrine following the tree for you to read as a reminder. And the temple area is next to the Mekong River, there is no temple wall between the temple and the Mekong River. Therefore, people who come to the temple can walk and see and also get a cool breeze blowing up from the Mekong River makes their minds more peaceful.

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Photharam Temple is located at Ban Tha Krai, Bueng Kan Sub-district, 5 kilometers from Mueang Bueng Kan District. Buddha image in subduing Mara posture, lap width 2 cubits 1 span, left hand facing up on the lap. His right hand is overturned, placed on top of Chanu. The five fingers of the Buddha's hands were laid down in an orderly manner like a normal Buddha image. It is enshrined on a rectangular pedestal that was renovated in 1994.

Luang Pho Phra Yai was originally a beautiful bronze Buddha image. Later, plaster was plastered on it. assumed to be camouflage from the war It is said that most of the people who come to ask for their wishes have fulfilled their wishes. However, entering to pay homage to monks in the chapel can only be entered by men. As for women, they can only bow on the outside. The Bueng Kan people have arranged to celebrate Luang Pho Yai 2 times a year, which is during the merit-making tradition of the 3rd month or the merit of Khao Jee, where the bee castle is also offered. and the tradition of pouring water on Luang Pho Phra Yai, held the week after Songkran Festival.

According to legends and stories of many generations of old people who have been told that Most of the people living in Tha Krai have migrated from Muang Yot, which is now Yasothon Province. came to settle on the banks of the Mekong River and recede up to Chai Buri District or Bueng Kan District at present until Ban Tha Krai is rich After several days of pecking, a thicker and taller bush was found. When the forest was cleared, the original Buddha image was found wrapped in vines. therefore took out the vine then sweep the area around So found that Luang Por Ketmala's amulet was broken because the vine was pulled down by a wild elephant in search of food. and seen as the shape of a place for Buddhist activities They also found the remains of pottery, ancient jars, and many other utensils. Since the Buddha image was found until now, it has never been moved or added in any way. only to keep the broken Ketu in its original condition and only the enshrined pedestal was built around the original pedestal to make it more stable. and when those who come to ask for blessings from Luang Por fulfill their wishes had brought gold to worship Luang Pho Therefore, the Lord Luang Pho Lueang is illuminated in gold throughout the body. Besides Luang Pho Phra Yai, there are also ancient sailing ships in the temple grounds.