Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit

from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit ( Thai วัด พระ เหลา เทพ นิมิตร ) is a Buddhist temple complex ( Wat ) in Amphoe Phana , Amnat Charoen Province .

location

Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit is located on road 2134 in the Amnat Charoen province.

Building history

Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit was built in 1720 in a style typical of Lan Na .

Attractions

The following attractions are located in the area of ​​Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit.

The most important image is the Buddha Phra Lao Thep Nimit in the posture of submission to the Mara , which is regarded as the most beautiful Buddha image of Isan . It was probably made in the 18th century.

literature

  • Clarence Aasen: Architecture of Siam: A Cultural History and Interpretation . Oxford: Oxford University Press 1998. ISBN 9835600279 .