Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Chiang Mai most Famous tourist attractions must Visit.
Wat Phrathat Doi suthep temple in Chiang Mai, the Most Sacred Temple and a Famous Tourist Attractions must visit in Chiang Mai This Theravada Buddhist temple sits on top on Elevated Mountain of 1,038 meters above sea level at doi suthep hill at Doi Suthep Pui National park. And located in phum sub district, chiang mai northern Thailand, and a distance of 20 km from chiang mai main center and only 20 minutes drive from Chiang Mai Zoo or Chiang Mai University. This temple should not miss if visiting chiang mai.
One of the iconic temple Architectural elements of Doi Suthep is the unique characters of kranok motif, the iconic naga fins and feather of garuda, chufas and bells, from fixture, to moldings, 3 tiered roofing, stairs to facade, sparkling glass tiles mosaic on walls that combines the motifs of green, red and golden colors that produce stunning beautiful.
at 8:30 am we enjoy this Morning peaceful surrounding at Doi Suthep Temple, and we Found only few Local young Tourist are praying to Lord Buddha at main chapel. while Monks are started ring the bells and this are our wonderful experience to see the hiding gem.
A tourist pray to Lord Buddha image, the Biggest one is the EarthTouching Buddha, which is represent the buddha in the final moment of his life. sits in a single Lotus Position. with the leg cross, with a right leg position are resting place on top, and 3 emerald Buddha on the other side. Many devotees and Theravada Buddhist followers are making merit this Sacred site During Important Buddhist Day and also the first day of the Year, many devotees off their shoes and walk around encircled the Large Chedi and all four Cardinals with Lotus Flowers and Candles place on Palm to seek good health, and Good Luck for Buddhism. At the Ground in the Morning specially new year there are many lay People are giving alms to monk and making merit before 7 am . if visitors want peaceful and quite you must come early Morning and watch the Community lay people the way of Life at Temple Ground . it is also good for taking Photographs where many Orange robe Monks Lining up with begging bowls are waiting to lay people for food and donations. after we leisurely heading off visiting this community and taking picture at the temple Ground in the morning we started walking to more than 100 steps Naga stairs on the way up to the mountain hill leading to Temple the main Chapel at 8 am to catch the best scenery in the morning its nice to see and observed the peacefulness of these Temple in The Morning and the cool weather during Month of december after we spend 2 hours in every corners, and pay respect to lord Buddha even i'm Catholic i also pay respect to lord Buddha a prayers for safe Journey back home. at the Right corner we found small shops selling fresh hot tea, coffee and sandwich near at the terrace so we fill up our craving stomach before leaving the temple and proceed to our next destination. as we found Tourist started arriving and make crowds mostly large group of Tourist in the Big Bus.
Around 11 am the tourist crowds and noise are everywhere, at upper terraces and inner sanctuary are mix with both buddhism and hinduism but the golden plated Large chedi houses holly Buddha relics, Surrounded by Royal Umbrella, Many Different Posture of Lord Buddha Image still remarkable so beautiful in exterior perspective.
This Main Chapel " shrine from inner sanctuary" are the Main center of prayer area, houses large Tiered Golden Pagoda, the golden spires pagoda or chedi measures at 20 meters height with seven tiered representing the seven level of meditation. and houses Holly Buddha Relics. the upper terraces are surrounded with the Guardian Angels, Lord Buddha in Different Posture, the Royal Umbrella the Sacred elements such as the Murals and Values, the ordination hall and other important Religious Buildings is one of the most unique elements of Northern Lanna style Temple, the exterior perspective and the the uniqueness of roof finials is rich in architectural details found every tier of roofing the thin panels edge of roof at the gable ends are embodies guardian figures with naga fins and feather of garuda painted in gold, white and red that matches the same colors in surrounding area of main chapel The Guardian figures Symbolizes a religious believed to protect against evil spirit.
Many devotees and Theravada Buddhist followers are making merit in the Morning, some of them encircled many times to Large Chedi with candles and flowers on palm. if you visit this temple around 11 to 3 pm its very crowded, as the image above can tell.
Doi Suthep Temple is one of The Iconic site and Famous tourist attractions in Thailand, found many Tourist Destination Brochures in Thailand even travel and Tours. in fact this Temple is Sacred and one of the most Important Temple in Northern Thailand, Many Thai People always come to pay respect to Lord Buddha and make merit During Buddhist Day. and the first day of New Year.
it has Mellifluous various important religious figures of Lord Buddha poses the day you were Born from Begging alms Buddha to Contemplation Buddha. found in this altar, you can pay Respect to your Guardian Buddha from Monday to Sunday.
The temple terraces and inner sanctuary features 3 Religious building in 3 sides made of wooden teak Viharn decorated with rich architectural details and temple elements, and in the upper terraces houses various types of important Lord Buddha image in different postures from sitting emerald Buddha image, golden and black Buddha Mucalinda a sheltering Gautama Buddha and other dozens of Lord Buddha statues . there are 8 Lord Buddha posses of the day of the week you was Born From begging Buddha or alms collecting Buddha to Contemplation Buddha these are the 7 days and 2 on Tuesday morning and evening from monday to sunday Guardian Buddha . These are our Guardian Angels. you can pay respect to your guardian Buddha of which particular days you were Born.
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The Iconic Naga Stairs at Doi Suthep Temple in Chiang Mai Thailand |
This Iconic stairs are the main entrance and road to ceremonial hall to main chapel of Doi Suthep Temple, to be able to reach to the top. visitors require to walk more than 100 steps heading to top where Principal Building and sitting Various Buddha image are Located. with amazing Panoramic View overlooking chiang mai Center.
a cable car offer to any visitors on the other gate, they charge 50 baht per trip back and forth.
open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Entrance fee: 30 baht for tourist these are the temple maintenance to help the temple maintain in a good condition.
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