Worship the Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon, Khon Kaen

Phra Maha That Kaen Nakhon, Wat Nong Waeng, Khon Kaen tourist attraction, beautiful temple of Isan Phra Maha That Kaen Nakhon, Wat Nong Waeng, is located on Klang Muang Road, on the edge of Bueng Kaen Nakhon, Mueang District, inside Wat Nong Waeng Mueang Kao, a royal temple. It is a nine-storey pagoda with a square base 50 meters wide on each side. The spire is in the shape of a pagoda, modeled after Phra That Phanom. It was built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of His Majesty the King’s accession to the throne and the 200th anniversary of Khon Kaen City. It is a work of art from the Dvaravati period combined with Indochinese art, which is in the style of the Pak Hae Isan people. Wat Nong Waeng, formerly known as Wat Nuea, was established in 2332 B.E. together with Wat Klang and Wat That by Thao Phia Mueang Paen, the first city lord, at Ban Bueng Bon (Bueng Kaen Nakhon). In 2354 B.E., Thao Jammut, Thao Phia Mueang Paen, the second city lord, moved the city to Ban Don Phan Chat, Mueang Maha Sarakham District (Ban Non Mueang, Paeng Sub-district, Kosum Phisai District). Maha Sarakham Province) Ban Bueng Bon has become an old city since then. The pagoda has 9 floors, each floor is a storage area for utensils, Tripitaka, carved wood. The 9th floor is a Buddha hall. In the middle is a pavilion, which contains the Buddha's relics. The door panels are carved with 3D images of 16 Brahmas. Wat Nong Waeng is beautiful. And at the top of the pagoda, you can see the view of Khon Kaen as far as the eye can see. Coordinates https://goo.gl/maps/PU1FCnhBqKnhtGeX9 #NortheasternTeam #historicculture