Phra That Yaku, Kalasin

Phra That Yaku is an ancient site in the northern part of Mueang Fa Daet Song Yang. It is estimated that it was built during the Dvaravati period, during the 12th–16th Buddhist centuries. Locals believe that Phra That Yaku enshrines the remains of a respected senior monk who founded the village, as the word “Yaku” is a title for monks in the ancient Isan region. When a monk is well-behaved and has been ordained for at least three years, the locals will invite him to perform a ritual bathing ceremony. After that, he will be promoted to the title “Yaku Yasa”. #ancientlandmark #visitingancientsites #northernIsanteam