Chamdevi Temple

Wat Chamadevi, Lamphun Province is an important ancient temple since the Lanna Thai period. A stone inscription was found that believed that the son of Queen Chamadevi was Phra Chedi Mahantayot and King Anantayot ordered the construction of this temple for the royal cremation ceremony. He ordered the construction of a square pagoda with a gold-covered top called Suwanna Jangkoti. Phra Chedi Suwanna Jangkoti or Phra Chedi Chamadevi The pagoda is a square pagoda in the style of Buddha Gaya in India. Each side has a standing Buddha image in the blessing posture on each level. There are 15 standing Buddha images in the blessing posture in the four niches on each side, totaling 60 images. Inside the pagoda, the ashes of Queen Chamadevi, the first ruler of Hariphunchai, are enshrined. It is not certain when the top of the pagoda broke off, so the villagers called it Ku Kut Phra Chedi. The vihara has exquisite murals inside and is where the Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya posture, which is the principal Buddha image, is enshrined. On the right side of the vihara is the Ratana Chedi or octagonal pagoda. The base is an octagonal shape with two levels. Next up is a lotus tier that supports the chedi chamber. The chedi chamber is also a tall octagonal shape. Each side has a total of 3 standing Buddha images. In addition, this place is where the royal cremation of Khru Ba Srivichai was held. A white stupa was built to store the ashes of Khru Ba Srivichai. 📍 Tambon Nai Mueang, Amphoe Mueang Lamphun, Lamphun Province ⏰ 07.00-18.00 hrs. #WinterTravel #Wat Chamadevi #Lamphun #BeautifulTemplesAroundThailand