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Wat Phra That Lampang Luang Temple, Koh Kha District, Lampang Province

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang (วัดพระธาตุลำปางหลวง)

History

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is an important ancient site located in the ruins of Lampakappa Nakhon ancient city According to the history, Phra Nang Chamadevi used to come to worship. and always doing renovations It is an important temple of the city since ancient times. It is beautiful and has excellent architecture, sculptures and paintings as enshrined. Phra Kaew Don Tao which is revered by the people of Lampang and Buddhists in general

According to legend in the buddhist era The Lord Buddha, along with the three elders, went on a pilgrimage to various cities until Lamphakariwan’s house. (Baan Lampang Luang) Lord Buddha sat over Doi Mon Noi. There was a Lua villager named Lua Ai Kon who became venerated. The honey was packed in a wooden cylinder in a coconut palm. and Bael came to offer to the Buddha The Buddha got me honey and left the wooden cylinder to the north. then he prophesied that This place next will be called Lampap Kappa Nakhon, and he rubbed the head of a hairline. Give it to that Lua Aigon.

Lua Ai Kon has brought the child packed in a gold casket and put them into the tomb with offerings, glasses, rings, silver and gold as sacrifices. Then decorate the fried motor (rotary motor), maintain it and fill the soil to be evenly smooth. and built a pagoda seven cubits high above the tunnel In later times, there were many kings who ruled Lampang. to construct and restore until it is a temple that is as beautiful as it is today

In the history of Lampang Wat Phra That Lampang Luang has a history that in the year 1732, Lampang was vacant from the rulers. and chaos At that time, Burma was in power and was able to rule over all of the Lanna Kingdom. The Burmese occupied Chiang Mai, Lamphun, appointing rulers under the rule of Burmese king Thao Hais. which had set up a camp inside Wat Phra That Lampang Luang.

At that time, Nanthip Chang Pong Yang Kok villagers (Currently in Hang Chat District), a hero of Lampang people. has gathered troops to fight the great army by sneaking into the temple and use a gun to shoot the dead and then defeated the Lamphun army At present there are still bearing marks on the brass fence surrounding Phra That Chedi. Later, Nanthip Chang was established as King Thip Chak Sulawa Ruchai Songkhram Ruler of Lampang and was the ancestor of Na Lampang, Chua Chetton, Na Chiang Mai, Na Lamphun.

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Wat Phra That Lampang Luang Located in Lampang Luang Subdistrict, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province, far from the city of Lampang. to the west about 18 kilometers south of Wat Phra That Lampang Luang It is a temple of the city of Lampang since ancient times. According to legend, it has existed since the reign of Phra Nang Chamadevi. In the late 20th Buddhist century, it was the most complete wooden temple. one of Thailand Beautiful with old architecture Many Phra That Lampang Luang It is a relic of the year of the Ox people, starting in the year of the Ox and completed in the year of the Ox as well.

The base is a lotus ball. The body is spherical in Lanna style. The outside is lined with gold jango. The top of the tier is made of gold. There are engraved patterns in various styles of guards. The style of this pagoda has influenced Phra That Hariphunchai. and Phra That Chom Thong Inside the chedi contains the hair and relics from the right side of the Phra Nalat. front and back At the brass fence around the relics, there is a bullet hole where Nanthip Chang shot Thao Mahat.

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang According to legend in the buddhist era The Lord Buddha, along with the three elders, traveled to various cities. Until Ban Lamphaka Rewan (Baan Lampang Luang), the Lord Buddha sat over Doi Mon Noi. There is a Lua people named Lua. Ai Kon was born to believe that honey was packed in a wooden cylinder in a coconut palm. and Bael came to offer to the Buddha. The Buddha received me honey. and left the wooden cylinder to the north then he prophesied that This place next will be called Lampakappa City, and he rubbed the head of a hair. given to Lua That Ai Gon Lua Ai Kon has brought the child packed in a gold casket and put them into the tomb with an offering of silver and gold rings.

Then decorate the fried motor. (rotating motor) maintain and fill the soil evenly and built a pagoda seven cubits high above the tunnel In later times there was many kings who ruled Lampang to construct and restore until it is a beautiful temple as it is today in Lampang history Wat Phra That Lampang Luang has a history that in the year 1732, Lampang was vacant from the ruler. City and chaos ensued. At that time, Burma was in power and had all influence over the Lanna Kingdom. Burma has occupied Chiang Mai and Lamphun by appointing rulers. Under the rule of the Burmese King Thao Hait, the ruler of Lamphun, has come to take over Lampang. which had set up a camp inside Wat Phra That Lampang Luang.

At that time, Nanthip Chang Pong Yang Kok villagers (Currently in Hang Chat District), the heroes of Lampang have gathered troops to fight the Chao Mahayt army. by sneaking into the temple and use a gun to shoot the dead and then hit the Lamphun army and was defeated. Currently, there are still bullet marks on the fence. Brass that surrounds Phra That Chedi Later, Nanthip Chang was established as Phraya Sulawaluechaisongkhram Ruler of Lampang and was the ancestor of Na Lampang, Chua Jedton, Na Chiang Mai, Na Lamphun, Na Nan.

Viharn Luang

A large viharn built in 2019 by Chao Muen Khampek. Inside, there is a facade of Prasat Thong that enshrines Phra Chao Lan Thong. Behind it is the Buddha image enshrined. On the second mane there is a beautiful old painting on Tosachat and Brahmachak.

For King Lanthong in the royal viharn There is a golden ku that contains Phra Chao Lan Thong. presiding over the temple behind the royal viharn It is a circular main chedi in Lanna Thai style. On a high base, there is a glass wall, a balustrade, and a bronze lotus flower surrounded in a square shape. As for the pagoda, it is lined with copper plates and gilded with gold. In the north, it is called Thongjango. According to these plaques, there are almost not a single slab of people carved in different patterns. Anyone who has a zodiac sign born in the year of the Ox (year of the cow), do not forget to bring the cow to worship the relics. for the sake of fortune and luck

The Temple of the Buddha

This did not appear when it was built. and who created but around the age of not less than 700 years old; Inside enshrines the principal Buddha image is a large Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara, full of bricks and cement, Chiang Saen art. And there is also a shadow of the relics upside down inside the viharn as well.

When facing Viharn Luang, on the right hand side is Viharn Nam Taem or Viharn of Color Painting (Tam means painting), built in 1501, is one of the oldest open-air viharn in the north. Maintaining the style of beautiful Thai architecture There is no ceiling inside. The wall on the side of the main Buddha image is painted in gold patterns on a red love background. There is a Lanna art painting on the two mane that is said to be the oldest. and the only one left in Thailand Age around the 21st Buddhist century, but now the paintings have faded a lot. and enshrined a bronze Buddha image in the subduing Mara posture, lap width 1.25 meters, height 1.25 meters.

The arch of the Buddha’s feet

This was built to cover the Buddha’s feet. The base is made into a floor similar to the base of a chedi, built in 1992. Inside, the refracted light can be seen. It appears as a shadow of the relics and the viharn in the reverse side. But there is a prohibition against women.

Phra Kaew Monastery is where the Emerald Buddha image is enshrined. It does not appear who created it and when. but at least 400 years ago

Wat Phra Chao Sila (Stone)

It is enshrined Phra Chao Sila, which is the oldest Buddha image in Lawo in A.D. 1275, which was enshrined here.

Museum

Inside the museum collects artifacts from various places that are hard to find, such as Sangkhet, pulpit, Khan Hap, Tripitaka cabinet, etc.
In addition, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is also enshrined. “Phra Kaew Don Tao” (Emerald Buddha), the priceless Buddha image of Lampang province. It is a meditative Buddha image. Lanna art carved with green jade There is an event to worship Phra Kaew Don Tao on the full moon day of the 12th month every year.

Getting there

How to get to Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is located at Lampang Luang Subdistrict About 18 kilometers from the city of Lampang, along the Lampang-Thoen highway.

At the 586th kilometer marker, turn into the Koh Kha District Office. Then turn right for another 2 kilometers to the junction, continue for another 1 kilometer. If traveling by bus, you can use the bus service. Rop Wiang Road near Government Savings Market