Despite being renamed as 'Wat Mongkhon Jindaram', but the villagers still call it with familiarity 'Wat Rai Khing' after the name of the community in this area. In the past, it was the residence of the Chinese people and widely cultivated ginger. Wat Rai Khing is under the Maha Nikaya clergy. But there is no definite evidence of when it was built. Based on the word that it was built since 1851, if the important thing that is respected by many people is Buddha image of Luang Por Wat Rai Khing which is enshrined in the ubosot According to legend, it floated in the water and brought it up at Wat Sala Poon. The Buddha image is made of bronze in the attitude of subduing Mara. Beautiful Buddha image with Buddhist art from 3 periods, namely, a pompous Buddha image in the Chiang Saen style The hand is slender, beautiful Sukhothai style. and beautiful face in Rattanakosin style Enshrined on a 5-tiered Chukchi base, it is assumed to be the craftsmanship of Thai Lanna and Lan Xang periods. The ubosot of the temple is an art of the early Rattanakosin period. Around the ubosot, there are sanctuaries in all four directions. The tetrahedral pavilion is located at the front and back of the ubosot. It is a Thai style pavilion with 4 porches and a mondop in the middle of the pond. is enshrined a replica of the Buddha's footprint Located on the west side of the chapel, Luang Por Wat Rai Khing, is a Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara. The lap size is 4 cubits and 2 inches wide, 4 cubits and 16 inches high, enshrined on a 5-tier Chukchi plinth. Turning his face to the Udon (north) direction, in front of the temple, there is the Nakhon Chai Si River or Tha Chin River flowing through. From the history book of Wat Rai Khing said that Somdet Phra Phutthachan (Puk) was summoned from Wat Sala Poon. By taking a boat down the river by making a bamboo raft, known as a raft of Luk Buap to support the statue When reaching the front of Wat Rai Khing, he has brought it up to be enshrined in the ubosot. It falls on the 15th day of the waxing moon of the 5th lunar month, which is Songkran's day, so many people come together. While inviting Luang Pho up from the raft Entering the ceremony tent, there was a miracle, the scorching sunlight suddenly disappeared. The sweltering heat on Songkran Day brings about dark clouds, turbulent winds, thunderstorms, and rain showers that bring coolness and joy. welcome all around The people who came all set together to pray as one, saying, “Luang Pho will bring peace and happiness. quenching the heat, alleviating suffering like the rain that overwhelms the earth thrive with cereals, therefore, "so that day that falls on Songkran Day or the New Year's Day of Thai people The temple therefore regarded as an important day. And has organized an annual gold-plated worship festival of Luang Por Wat Rai Khing Continuing until today, the legend of Luang Pho Wat Rai Khing is from word of mouth passed down from generation to generation. Also known as "Mukpatha".
Wat Rai Khing
Province: Nakhon Pathom
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