Wat Phra That Yaku, Kalasin

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck #Kalasin #KalasinTourism #WatPhraThatYaku is an important historical site located in Nong Pan Subdistrict, Kamalasai District, Kalasin Province. It is believed to have been built around the 12th-16th Buddhist century during the Dvaravati period and was further constructed during the Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin periods. * Importance: It is one of the largest and most complete historical sites in the ancient city of Fa Daet Song Yang. It is believed to be the only one that was not destroyed when Fa Daet Song Yang lost the war to Chiang Som. * Name: The word "Yaku" in the Isan language means "a senior monk who is respected by the townspeople". It is believed to have been built to enshrine the ashes of a senior monk. * Architectural characteristics: Built in 3 periods * Base: Rectangular shape with 4 staircases (Dvaravati period) * ​​Middle part: Octagonal base (Ayutthaya period, built on top of the original base) * Upper part: Bell-shaped body and top (Rattanakosin Era) * Sema leaves: Around the chedi, there are bas-relief chedi leaves carved with stories of the life of the Buddha. * Beliefs: Locals believe that the chedi contains the relics of a respected senior monk. * Buddha amulets: There have been discoveries of clay Buddha amulets from the Dvaravati period, called "Kru Fa Daet Song Yang", which have many types and are popular. * Important traditions: The Phra That Yakhu bathing tradition is held in May. There are many processions and dances performed by dancers, and it is decorated with a sea of ​​sacks. * Registration: Registered as an ancient site by the Fine Arts Department on January 3, 1937. * Location: Village 7, Ban Sema, Nong Pan Subdistrict, Kamalasai District, Kalasin Province