The Temple was built in 1871. Phra Archan Chin Wang Samathiwat (Sok Heng)
in order to disseminate buddhism in Mahayana Sect.
King Rama V later granted a new name to the temple as Wat Mangkon Kamalawat.
The Ubosot (Ordination Hall) was built in Chinese architectural style with the waving tiles roof. Decorated with animal and floral design stuccos. The principal buddha image is gold coloured of Chinese style in front of the ubosot. There stands an altar used for religious rites. Inside the wiharn (Sermon Hall).
On the rear of the temple. There are 3 pavilions. One of Guanyin. One of The Temple Founder and of Lak Chow Saint. The Faithfull people believe that coming to pay homage to all the saints in the temple will bring. Them good lucks in various as pects of life such as health, business or family life.
The images of Thao Chatulokaban (The Four Guardians of the World) in Chinese warrior costumes are installed. There are many statues of saints of the local chinese belief.
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