This is one of the largest Buddha statue in Thailand.
Buddha statue at Wat Muang Monastery
Ang Thong is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. The name means “golden bowl” which refer to Angthong as a central for prosperity as it has a lot of rice fields.
Wat Muang is located at Mu 6, Tambon Huataphan, approximately 8 kilometers from downtown.
There are several important attractions in the temple. The Wat boasts one of the largest statues of Buddha in Thailand – 95 meter (312 ft) tall – Phra Buddha Maha Nawamin. The ubosot of Wat Muang is surrounded by the biggest lotus petals in the world. Ground floor of Wihan Kaeo is a museum (open only on Saturday and Sunday during 9 am.5 pm.) exhibiting sacred objects, antiques, and figures of renowned monks from all over the country.
The upper floor of the museum houses the first and largest silver holy Buddha image of the country, which was constructed in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of His Majesty the Kings throne ascendancy. Within the temple compound, there are figures of heaven and hell, Thai god paradise, Chinese god paradise, and a huge statue of Kuan Yin (Avalokiteshvara) female goddess. Besides, there are figures narrating the history of Thai-Burmese battle in Wiset Chai Chan.
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