Ubon Ratchathani Pay homage to the birthplace of Lord Buddha. or a replica of Bodhgaya and pay respect to the 2 large Nagarats at Wat Phra That Nong Bua. Ubon Ratchathani Province The merit line must not be missed.
Wat Phra That Nong Bua has a distinctive feature: its shape may not be familiar to ordinary chedi that Thai people are familiar with. Because it is modeled after the Bodh Gaya pagoda. which is the place of Buddha’s enlightenment In India, around the relics on all 4 sides are carved images of the Buddha image of the person born. Including the story of the ten Jatakas. Below, around the relics are Buddhist disciples. The base supports the Phra That Chedi Sri Maha Bodhi with the Naga Garuda and Yak.
On the side of the pagoda, there are two large Nagaraja statues: Grandfather Kritkarakot. and Grandma Maniketu that are enshrined together It is a rainbow-colored Naga. Or Naga Chapayaputta is one of 4 of the 4 Naga families. Tourists like to come and ask for blessings for good fortune.
Wat Phra That N
ong Bua was built in 1955 by a group of Ubon Ratchathani Buddhists working together to build it. To symbolize the 25th anniversary of Buddhism, which falls in the year 1957, later the relics of the Lord Buddha were brought to be enshrined at the Lord Buddha’s relics. and built a large relic to cover the small one. Therefore, the name of the temple was changed from Wat Nong Bua. Become Wat Phra That Nong Bua Because there is Phra Borommathat Chedi Si Maha Pho It is a place where the Buddha’s relics are kept.
Wat Phra That Nong Bua Ubon Ratchathani Province, open from 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Recommended to come in the evening. Because the temple will turn on the lights, it makes the pagoda beautiful and suitable for taking photos.
Source: Thai News Agency