Wat Chiang Man
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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]
History[change | change source]
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 | change source]
It is known for its unique Lanna style architecture.
Gallery[change | change source]
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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 | change source]
- ↑ 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".