Wat Phra Mahathat Wora Mahawihan
Address : Nai Mueang Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat
Nakhon Si Thammarat 80000
(The Great Noble Relics Stupa)
Wat Phra Mahathat Wora Mahawihan, previously known as Wat
Phra Barommathat, is the royal monastery in the advanced level in the type of Wora Mahawihan
and has the old construction period with importance in terms of religion. Also,
there is the important archeological site of history in terms of archeology and
religion. Wat Phra Mahathat Wora Mahawihan or what Nakhon people call Wat
Phrathat is a sacred archeological site and is the esteem of Nakhon Si
Thammarat people as well as Buddhisms. The well-known symbol of Nakhon Si
Thammarat province is Phra Barommathat Chedi, which is located inside Wat Phra
Mahathat Wora Mahawihan. It is a place that contains the Buddha’s relics of
Buddha. At present, the Fine Arts Department has registered Wat Phra Mahathat
as a historical site. It is considered to be one of the most important sacred places
of the southern region.
Phra Barommathat Chedi is the pagoda in Lanna architectural style. The
prominent point is at the top of the pagoda, which is covered with pure gold.
From the belief, it had been relayed that Phra That consists of gold ornaments
and valuable objects until the end of the pagoda. These valuable objects are
the offering from Buddhists to the Buddha to reach nirvana. Regarding the
slogan of province, which is a historical town, the golden Phra That, plentiful
minerals, three-metal nielloware, numerous temples, abundant shellfish.
Therefore, Phra That Thongkham means the top of the golden Chedi of Phra
Barommathat. If anyone would like to see the top of the golden Phra That
closely, there are binoculars for service with a fee of your consideration.
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