Elephant Shrine, Horse Shrine, Lamphun Province

Ku Chang Ku Ma, Lamphun Province These are ancient sites that are located together. They are another sacred place that Lamphun people respect. When they want something to come true, they usually come here to pray. 🐘 According to legend, it was built to enshrine the remains of an elephant king named Pu Kam Nga Khiao, which means a dark-colored elephant with green tusks. He was the elephant that was the companion of Queen Chamadevi. He was an elephant with great power. When going to war, just turning his elephant towards the enemy would weaken the enemy. After the elephant Pu Kam Nga Khiao fell, Queen Chamadevi ordered that the elephant’s remains be buried here. Since he was still alive, he had supernatural powers. If his tusks pointed in any direction, it would cause disasters and people to die. She therefore ordered that a tall pagoda be built over it, with the tips of the tusks pointing to the sky. 🐴 Ku Ma is located behind Ku Chang. It is believed that it enshrines the remains of the medium’s horse of King Mahantayot. The son of Queen Chamadevi 📍 Tambon Nai Mueang, Amphoe Mueang Lamphun, Lamphun Province #WinterTravel #ElephantKu #Lamphun