Wat Phra That Lampang Luang

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang () is a Lanna-style Buddhist temple in Lampang in Lampang Province, Thailand.

Significance

The temple is said to enshrine a relic of the Buddha. Such relics are typically bones and ashes believed to be gathered after the Buddha's cremation. The relic is installed in the main stupa, chedi of the temple.

History

There are several bullet holes on the railing of the temple, reputed to be fired by legendary folk hero Nan Thipchang, and ancestors of the House of Chao Chet Ton (Seven Princes) which ruled Lanna as a Siamese Vassal during the Thonburi and Early-Mid Rattanokosin eras.

Image gallery

Image:PraJaoLanton.JPG, Phra Chao Lan Ton (Buddha Lan Ton) in the main prayer hall
Image:Lampangluang2.jpg, Stupa, Chedi of Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
Image:Lampangluang3.jpg, Bullet holes in Wat Phra That Lampang Luang railing
Image:The entrance gate of Wat Phra That Lampang Luang.JPG, Detail of the entrance gate

References

Buddhist temples in Lampang Province, Phra That Lampang Luang
Registered ancient monuments in Thailand

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