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Wat Si Sawai: A Temple Like No Other!

A must-visit spot with three iconic prangs. If you're exploring the Sukhothai Historical Park and looking for a cool ancient site to snap some photos, don't miss Wat Si Sawai. This place offers more than meets the eye. It's not just an ordinary Buddhist temple but a site filled with fascinating secrets! The Three Prangs: A Legacy from the Khmer Era The highlight of this temple is the three prangs standing in a row, a perfect spot for everyone to capture stunning photos! The architecture is in the Khmer style, also known as Lopburi art, which sets it apart from other temples in Sukhothai that typically feature lotus-bud designs. The prangs here are sleek and tall, exuding a unique charm. A Hidden Past It is believed that this site was not originally built as a Buddhist temple but was once a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was later converted into a Buddhist temple during the Sukhothai era. This explains the lingering ancient Khmer influence throughout the site. Sacred Water and the Ancient Pond Surrounding the main structures is a boundary wall and an ancient pond known as the "Sin-Cleansing Pond" (as per Hindu beliefs). This feature adds a serene and enchanting atmosphere to the temple grounds. The pond creates a relaxing ambiance, making photos of the three prangs even more captivating and unique. A Complex Historical Journey For history enthusiasts, Wat Si Sawai is a treasure trove of intrigue! Imagine how this sacred site transitioned from a Hindu (dedicated to deities) to a Buddhist place of worship. The architecture reflects a blend of Khmer influences (at the prang bases) and Sukhothai/Ayutthaya-era renovations (at the prang tops). Wat Si Sawai is more than just ancient ruins; it's a time capsule preserving the cultural and religious transitions of the past. It's a must-see destination to witness the grandeur of its one-of-a-kind architecture in Sukhothai!
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Posted: Oct 16, 2025
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#Get a discount without relying on luck# Wat Sri Sawai is located about 350 meters south of Wat Mahathat. This important ancient site is located in the glass wall. It consists of three prangs in the Lopburi art style. The prangs are quite slender and located on a low base. Some of the stucco patterns resemble those on Chinese porcelain. During the Yuan Dynasty, a lintel carved with the image of Narayana reclining on the ocean was found, parts of idols, and a lingam, showing that it was once a Hindu temple. It was then converted into a Buddhist temple by adding a chapel at the front, and later became a Buddhist temple. Wat Sri Sawai was originally a Brahman or Hindu temple. It is a three-tiered Khmer prang with a moat surrounding the three prangs. This ancient site originated from the Khmer castle style, but it has been modified from the original, for example, the decorative parts of the Khmer castle called banthaeng have become jackfruit petals, and the stucco decorated with jackfruit petals in the shape of Garuda fighting the naga and angels. The prang of Wat Sri Sawai is therefore different from the prangs of the Ayutthaya period, which are prototyped from. The prang in Khmer art is more similar to the Khmer style than the prang in the Sukhothai style.

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Wat Sri Sawai is located in Sukhothai Historical Park, but it is different from other temples because inside there are three prangs in Lopburi art style. It looks like it used to be a Hindu temple before being transformed into a Buddhist temple by adding a chapel at the front. Walking around is quite shady and covered with many trees. This is another temple that if you come to visit the historical park, you should definitely stop by and pay homage. #VisitHistoricalSite

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