Phetchabun Wats & Temples

Phetchabun

Wat Chang Phueak

Wat Chang Phueak is a location where Phrakhru Phatcharachan or Luangpho Thop’s body in a glass coffin is housed. The body does not decay and is highly respected among the people of Phetchabun. In March, there is an annual commemorative event of his death. To get there: From Mueang Phetchabun, take Highway No. 21 to Wang Chomphu T-junction and turn left toward Nong Phai District. At Km. 118 before Ban Na Yom T-junction, there will be a direction sign to the temple which is located 700 metres further.

Wat Phra Kaeo (Phetchabun)

Originally, there were three temples lining up; namely, Wat Phra Sing in the north, Wat Phra Kaeo in the middle, and Wat Phra Suea in the south. Interesting monuments are the chedi in Wat Phra Sing and the stupa in the shape of a carambola in Wat Phra Kaeo. Moreover, there was a discovery of a Buddha image whose age was assumed to be more than 700 years by the Fine Arts Department. Besides, a treasure cell, containing earthen jars, Buddha images, and other important things such as pottery, Buddha images cast in bronze and silver, gold sheets, as well as, votive tablets made of baked clay in the Sukhothai style were found.

Wat Trai Phum

Wat Trai Phum on Phetcharat Road features a Buddha statue called Phra Buddha Mahadhamaracha cast in the ornamental Lop Buri style. The ritual bathing of the Buddha image or the traditional Um Phra Dam Nam ceremony is held during September each year.

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Chedi Phra Borommasaririkkathat Khao Kho

At the summit of the chedi contains the relics of the Lord Buddha brought from Sri Lanka. The chedi was built by the people of Phetchabun as merit making for the King on the auspicious occasion of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne, as well as, to be an object of worship for Buddhists. On significant religious days, tourists and people will come to conduct a religious ceremony at this place such as a candlelight procession around the temple.

Wat Si Mongkhon or Wat Na Sai

It is an ancient temple of Phetchabun. The interesting point of this temple is its mural paintings inside the Ubosot, depicting the Jataka stories, the Heaven and Hell, and those reflecting the local lifestyles in the past such as occupations and junk trade.

To get there Take the Lom Kao – Wang Ban Route for 3 kilometres from Lom Kao District. There will be a 1-kilometre path into Na Sai village.

Phra Borommathat Chedi Kanchanaphisek

Phra Borommathat Chedi Kanchanaphisek is located on the summit of Khao Kho, next to the Witchamai Punyaram monastic residence whose top contains the relic of the Lord Buddha, brought from Sri Lanka. This chedi was constructed by the people of Phetchabun as merit making for the King on the auspicious occasion of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne. On important religious occasions such as Makha Puja Day, people will regularly come to conduct a religious ceremony such as a candlelight procession around the temple.

Wat Wichian Bamrung

Within the compound of the temple is enshrined the biggest Wichian Buri Rattana Mingmongkhon Reclining Buddha Image of the province, with a length of 50 metres and height of 5 metres. The image lies outdoors facing towards the east. It was cast of cement and painted in gold. The image contains the relics of the Lord Buddha’s collarbone. Moreover, this temple is a location of the statues of King Naresuan the Great, Phra Suphan Kanlaya – his sister, and King Ekathotsarot – his brother. Besides, there is a Ruea Mat – a dredger with top cover, which was an engraving piece of a large timber tree dating to the Ayutthaya Kingdom with special characteristics. It was discovered in the Pa Sak River.

Wat Mahathat

Wat Mahathat is located on Nikon Bamrung Road in town. The temple houses a number of ancient chedis of Sukhothai style.

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