Secret coordinates of the oldest bas-relief sculptures in Thailand

Wat Tham Phra Phosat is located in Thap Kwang Subdistrict, Kaeng Khoi District, Saraburi Province. Tham Phra Phosat has many beautiful stone caves, both small and large. Here, we would like to recommend caves where you can see their beauty: Tham Phra Phosat, Tham Phra Thammathat, Tham Lumphini Suan Hin, and Tham Songat Chedi. There are also Dvaravati-style carvings on the walls of Tham Phra Phosat. The Fine Arts Department has announced it as an ancient site, which is considered a valuable art that is worthy of study and viewing. And for those who like to go to temples to practice Dhamma and find peace and quiet, Tham Phra Phosat is an ideal place to practice Dhamma. The atmosphere inside the temple has beautiful scenery because the temple is surrounded by mountains on three sides. Part of the temple is located on a hill and a hillside. Therefore, the temple area is like a valley with trees growing everywhere. When you reach the parking lot, walk along the path to the cave. We will see a waterfall flowing through a small rock layer in front. The rock layer is covered with green moss and algae, adding charm to this waterfall. From the waterfall, walk further. When you reach the left-right fork, turn left and you will see stairs up the mountain to see the cave. The path is quite steep. You should bring some drinking water with you. It takes about half an hour from the entrance to the cave. Inside the cave, there are 6 large and small chambers. At the entrance, there is a stupa in the middle. There is a highlight and a highlight of visiting the cave: a bas-relief in the Dvaravati period (13th-14th Buddhist century) on the upper left wall of the cave. You have to look up a bit. It is assumed that this bas-relief is probably a picture of the Buddha preaching to two great gods, Shiva and Vishnu. Importantly, it is the oldest sculpture in Thailand showing the Buddha and Hindu gods living together. #WatThamPhraPothisat #ThapKwang #KaengKhoi #Saraburi #VisitSaraburi #DriveAwayIfTiredTakeABreak #mind_madge #SecretLocation #Thailand #CentralTeam