Pra Pathom Chedi (1) - Nakorn Pathom

Pra Pathom Chedi (1) - Nakorn Pathom

Phra Prathom Chedi, Nakhon Prathom Province, is one of the largest pagoda in the world, and Thailand's oldest place of worship. It was built in the days of King Asoka, who sent missionaries to propagate the Buddhist faith in this part. Archeological scholars unanimously agree that Monk Sonathera and Monk Utrathera, the missionaries, first made Nakhon Pathom their base of religious propagation around the 3rd Buddhist century.

Originally the pagoda was built as an Indian-style stupa in the shape of an upside down bowl. Subsequently, the shape was changed after restorations.

Pra Pathom Chedi is about 120 meters high and surrounded by viharas and porches.
The great pagoda is the place of enshrinement of the Lord of Buddha's remains which are respected by Buddhists all around the world.

Speziell an religioesen Feiertagen kommen tausende von Besuchern (meistens von Bangkok) um dort zu beten aber auch um sich die Zukunft lesen zu lassen.

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