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WAT PHRA SING IN CHIANG RAI TOWN |
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The Wat Phra Sing is 2 blocks east of Wat Phra Kaeo, situated on Singha Klai Road. Built around 1385 in the reign of Prince Maha Phrom (brother of Prince Kuena of Chiang Mai) who ruled Chiang Rai from 1345 to 1400, this temple once housed Phra Phutthasihing (now in Chiang Mai).
The temple is also well-known for its artifacts. The main prayer hall reflects a traditional architectural style, with wooden portals beautifully carved into a delicate pattern showing the interplay of earth, water, wind and fire, by the hand of local Chiang Rai craftsmen. The pattern was designed by one of Thailand 's renowned artists, Thawan Datchani. The temple itself houses a 5" by 24" replica of Buddha's footprint believed to be carved in the reign of Phraya Mang Rai, with an inscription in the ancient Khmer alphabet which reads "Kusala Thamma (Dhamma), Akusala Thamma (Dhamma)," to remind people of the Dhamma which instigates good deeds and refrains from undesirable deeds. |
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