Wat Sakhla, pass under the church to enhance auspiciousness
Wat Sakhla, a beautiful temple, an ancient temple for hundreds of years, is a famous temple in Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan Province. It is a temple not far from Bangkok. It is suitable for making merit, praying, and asking for blessings. The highlight of Wat Sakhla is Luang Pho To, a Buddha statue in the U Thong period, in the Mara-Vijaya posture, which is very beautiful and highly revered by the locals. There is also an old prang that is tilted in the same way as Paknam, located on the bank of the canal. Inside Wat Sakhla, there is a museum under the church and the chapel that is open for visitors. Tourists can also crawl under the church, the chapel, and the base of Luang Pho To. The entrance to the chapel is the Phra Rahu arch, which represents the warding off and protection of evil spirits to bring good fortune to oneself because the locals believe that it will bring good fortune. Before exiting the door, you will find the sacred base of Luang Pho To for making a wish. Then crawl under the elephant's belly to get out of the chapel for good fortune. There are many other interesting things, such as a stone Buddha statue, a garuda, Ganesha in various postures, Phra Sangkachai, Mahalap, a large standing statue located in front of the temple. So that you won't get bored walking around. It's a very beautiful temple, clean and shady. Don't forget to go in large numbers. I guarantee that you will definitely return home full of merit. Wat Sakhla is located in Na Kluea Subdistrict, Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan Province. Open for visits from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. #places to visit near Bangkok #Thai temple #visit old temples #Wat Sakhla #make merit, worship and ask for blessings #check-in point #thailand