Sunday, October 3, 2010

Wat Phra Si Mahathat of Thailand

The province of Phitsanulok, Thailand is located on the banks of the Nan River in the north of the bottom. The province is located about 377 kilometers from Bangkok. The province is mostly flat with mountain ranges to the east, the green house, national parks and waterfalls.

Phitsanulok was a major city during the rule of the Khmer and deserves a lot of wealth during times of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya. Between 1463 and1487, King Borom Trailokanat's used to living in Ayutthaya province, so that there is another royal capital.

Phitsanulok is now a major tourist attraction, the world is to attract people not only from Thailand but also from all parties. People come to tourist attractions such as Wat Phra Si Mahathat see.

The locals call it Wat Phra Si Mahathat and Wat Yai is located on the east bank of Nan River, within the limits of the city of Phitsanulok, the provincial capital.It is believed that the temple Viharn Thailand is home to one of the finest and most beautiful statues of Buddha in the Buddha's image is in bronze in Sukhothai style of architecture. And 'officially known as Phra Phutthachinarat. admired for its size, many foreign and domestic visitors to the temple every day and come to pay homage to the image. Every year in late January, is a celebration in honor in the temple, Phra Phutthachinarat.

Another interestingAspect of the temple is its pearl large doors, which are at the entrance of Viharn. It is believed that the doors were manufactured in the late Ayutthaya period from 1756th The temple also houses a different picture from Phra Attharot 8 meters that a statue of Buddha is known. Originally, the Phra Phutthachinarat was housed in a large Viharn, but the roof is gone. Thus, the image of bronze is now surrounded by large pillars outside the collapsed Viharn.

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