Wat Phra That Hariphunchai

Wat Phra That Hariphunchai Woramahawihan is an important religious site in the North. It is a sacred object that has been with Lamphun for more than a thousand years. It is located in the center of Lamphun, about 150 meters from the provincial hall. It is surrounded by roads on four sides: Attharot Road to the north, Chai Mongkhon Road to the south, and Rop Mueang Road to the east. It is also the sacred chedi for people born in the year of the Rooster. Phra Borommathat Hariphunchai contains the relics of the Lord Buddha in a golden casket enshrined in a chedi. Wat Phra That Hariphunchai Woramahawihan is located in the center of Lamphun. It is surrounded by roads on four sides. It was built in 1651. An interesting thing is the gate. Before entering the temple, one must pass through a brick and mortar gate decorated with intricate patterns. It is an ancient work of the Srivijaya period. It consists of a tiered arch. In front of the gate, there is a pair of large lions standing majestically on a pedestal about 1 meter high. This pair of lions was sculpted during the reign of King Athitayarat when he donated the palace to be a royal temple. After passing through the gate, you will see a large temple called Wihan Luang. It is a large temple with a gallery on all sides and a porch at the front and back. It is a newly built temple to replace the old temple, which was destroyed by a storm in 1923. #BeautifulTemplesAroundThailand #Worship #PhraThatHariphunchai #OldTemple #BeautifulTemple #Lamphun #VisitLamphun