Wat Phrathat Hariphunchai, Lamphun

Phrathat Hariphunchai Pagoda

This monastery is in the township area, built in the reign of King Athittayarat and has been repaired, renewed, and enlarged from time to time. Phrathat Hariphunchai Pagoda is currently 46 meters high having nine-tiered umbrella, made of gold weighing approximately 6,498.75 grams, placing on the top. The base is of square shape with 20 meters in length on each side. On every full moon day of the sixth lunar month, there is a celebration of this Wat Phrathat in term of the annual fair. The Wat has a front entrance guarded by two pink Rajasingh (lions) next to a white gateway facing the river The Buddha Image in main Wiharn was rebuilt in 1925 and shimmers with glass mosaics, gold left, shiny black pillars, and an orange-and dark-green glazed tile roof. It has beautiful murals around it depicting the life of Buddha The 4 Buddha's Foot-Print Ubosot and Ho Tham Phrathat Hariphunchai Pagoda and small Wiharn

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