Wat Phra That Doi Saket
Wat Phra That Doi Saket is a third-class royal temple of the Mahanikaya sect. It is located in Tambon Cheing Doi, Amphoe Doi Saket, Chiang Mai Province.
Wat Phra That Doi Saket is located near a community area below the temple, next to a market with many people in this old city. From Doi Saket fresh market, there is a rather steep Naga staircase connecting to Wat Phra That Doi Saket. You can walk up the stairs, but another popular option is to drive up to the top of Phra That Doi Saket.
Inside the temple, there are many interesting things, such as:
The pagoda, which contains the hair relics of the Buddha, which are about 1,000 years old. It is a large, tall, beautiful, and majestic pagoda built to cover the old one. Inside, there are sacred relics of the Buddha, which are highly revered by the people of Doi Saket District.
The Chaturamuk Wihan was built in 1977. In front, there is a statue of Hanuman holding the moon next to the stairs. Inside, there are famous murals with riddles telling the story of the Buddha, which is a moral principle. For the faithful to apply in developing their minds and conducting their lives
The Bodhi tree, a sapling from Bodh Gaya, India
The Ubosot, Lanna Thai style
The pavilion on the Bodhi lawn is a simple pavilion
The building of Somdej Phra Buddhacarya (To) Phrommarangsi