Paying Respects to Phra That Chom Waen: One of the Nine Chom Stupas

🙏 Phra That Chom Waen was built by Phaya Ngam Muang, the ruler of Phu Kam Yao (now Phayao), around 1294 AD. He ascended Doi Sang Kham (the former name of Doi Chom Waen) to inspect his kingdom and see where his subjects resided. 🛕 Upon reaching Phu Kam Yao, he ordered Khantasena Mat, along with knowledgeable builders and villagers, to construct Phra That Chom Waen on Doi Sang Kham. They enshrined relics of Buddha's hair and precious gems within the stupa. 🛕 The construction of Phra That Chom Waen was completed in the eighth lunar month, followed by a grand celebration. 🧱 In later years, due to unrest, the villagers relocated, leaving Phra That Chom Waen to deteriorate from natural disasters. 🛕 In 1837 AD, Phaya Han, the first ruler of Phan, restored Phra That Chom Waen from its ruins. 🛕 During the reign of Phaya Chai Chana Songkhram, the third ruler of Phan, the stupa was further enlarged and enshrined with the Maha Chinda relic. 💥 An annual tradition of bathing the stupa takes place on the full moon day of the eighth lunar month. 💥 Wat Phra That Chom Waen: Moo 11, Mueang Phan Subdistrict, Phan District, Chiang Rai Province 🌐 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ha7Yyji6TUxSzKoR6 🕘 Opening Hours: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM