Wat Cham Thewi

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Wat Cham Thewi

Group 5, Chamthewi Road, Ton Thong, Lamphun City

The locals call it Wat Ku Kud, located along the Jamthewi Road in the Nai Muang Sub-district. It was constructed around 1298 AD by skilled artisans from Lavo. The stupa is designed in a square shape, reminiscent of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, India, with standing Buddha statues in the blessing posture on each side. Inside the stupa, the ashes of Queen Jam Devi, the first monarch of Hariphunchai, are enshrined. According to legend, Prince Anantayot and Prince Mahantayot, Queen Jam Devi's royal sons, erected it in 1298 AD to contain their mother’s relics. Originally, the stupa was topped with a covering of gold, which has since disappeared, leading the villagers to name it "Ku Kud." It is also officially known as "Phra Jedee Suwannachangkhod." Additionally, to the right of the temple hall stands the Ratana Stupa, constructed by Phra Ya Sanpasit in the 17th Buddhist century. The base is octagonal, with a diameter of 4.40 meters and a height of 11.50 meters. The body of the stupa is square, with each side featuring niches that house standing Buddha sculptures made of brick and mortar.

Province: Lamphun

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