Wat Chiang Man

Phra Chedi (right) and Phra Wihan (left) of Wat Chiang Man in 2022

Wat Chiang Man is a Buddhist temple located in the old city of Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is the oldest temple in the city. It was built by King Mangrai in 1296.[1]

History

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It was built in 1297 by King Mangrai. It was built as the first temple of Chiang Mai. It was built on the site of Wiang Nopburi. It was a fortified town of the Lawa people. King Mangrai used this place as a camp while creating his new capital city, Chiang Mai. It was the center of religious and cultural life in the early years of Chiang Mai.[2]

Architecture

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It is known for its unique Lanna style architecture.

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  • Chedi and Wihan of Wat Chiang Man
    Chedi and Wihan of Wat Chiang Man
  • Ubosot
    Ubosot
  • Former Ho Trai (Temple Library), a new one is now in the lotus pond
    Former Ho Trai (Temple Library), a new one is now in the lotus pond
  • The new Ho Trai building
    The new Ho Trai building
  • Wihan: the Phra Sila Buddha is housed inside the mondop behind the gates
    Wihan: the Phra Sila Buddha is housed inside the mondop behind the gates
  • A mural from Wat Buppharam, Chiang Mai, depicting the inauguration of Wat Chiang Man
    A mural from Wat Buppharam, Chiang Mai, depicting the inauguration of Wat Chiang Man
  • Wat Chiang Man, the Elephant chedi
    Wat Chiang Man, the Elephant chedi

References

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  1. ↑ Coedès, George (1968). Walter F. Vella (ed.). The Indianized States of Southeast Asia. trans.Susan Brown Cowing. University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 978-0-8248-0368-1.
  2. ↑ "Latest Chiang Mai News - daily news, headlines, articles & breaking stories".