An Old Temple in Chiang Mai !

by Kazu

The name of the old temple is Wat Chedi Luang. A small altar for an elephant welcomed us near the entrance.
The temple was build in 1391 by King Seenmuammar the Seventh(1383-1402) of Menlaai Dynasty, praying fo th flourish of the dynasty.

The Chedi, which means the tower on the Buddha bones, of the temple is the largest and was 80 meters high when it was established. In 1545, the tower was broken by the huge earthquake and was repaired by Culture Agency of Chiang Mai.

This is the place of comfort for the citizens of Chiang Mai. So many Lanna style statues of Buddhist image were the main building of the temple near the entrance. Reparing the building is continued all the year round.