Wat Chai Si Phum
| Wat Chai Si Phum | |
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วัดชัยศรีภูมิ์ | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Sect | Maha Nikaya |
| Location | |
| Location | Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai district, Chiang Mai province, Thailand |
| Country | Thailand |
 Interactive map of Wat Chai Si Phum | |
Wat Chai Si Phum (Thai: วัดชัยศรีภูมิ์), also known as Wat Phan Ta Koen (Thai: วัดพันต๋าเกิ๋น), is a Buddhist temple in Mueang Chiang Mai district, Chiang Mai province, Thailand. It stands near Si Phum Corner (Thai: แจ่งศรีภูมิ), at the northeastern corner of the old city of Chiang Mai, near the former city moat.[1]
History
[edit]The temple was formerly known as Wat Phan Ta Koen. According to local tradition, a military officer named Phan Ta Koen was involved in its construction, giving the temple its former name. It later became known as Wat Chai Si Phum because of its location near Si Phum Corner.[1]
The temple is believed to have been established during the reign of King Mueang Kaeo of Lan Na, although some accounts place its foundation earlier, during the reign of King Tilokaraj. It is also identified with Wat Asokaram, a monastery mentioned in the Chinakalamali in connection with the Red Sandalwood Buddha (Phra Kaen Chan Daeng).[1][2]
The temple was later abandoned for an extended period. The site was cleared in 1837 (Buddhist Era 2380) for monks to conduct religious observances. An ordination hall was built in 1841 and consecrated in 1843, and monastic residences were added in 1844.[2]
Architecture
[edit]The vihara has a two-tiered roof. Its hang hong ornaments are shaped as naga figures and decorated with glass from Ava. The eyebrow beams have honeycomb decorations, while the gable features a carving of Vishnu riding Garuda together with other carved wooden ornamentation. The roof brackets are made of carved wood and decorated with lacquer and gilding.[2]
The scripture hall (ho trai) is a two-storey wooden building, with a library on the lower floor and Buddhist scriptures on the upper floor. The temple also has a prasat-style chedi with four niches. Its upper section is decorated with gilded metalwork and an umbrella finial, and the chedi is enclosed by a surrounding wall.[2]
The temple's present buildings also include an ordination hall, a preaching hall and monastic residences.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "วัดชัยศรีภูมิ์ (ปันต๋าเกิ๋น)" [Wat Chai Si Phum (Phan Ta Koen)]. สิ่งแวดล้อมศิลปกรรม (in Thai). Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning.
- 1 2 3 4 "รายงานวิจัยฉบับสมบูรณ์: เส้นทางท่องเที่ยวสถาปัตยกรรมเชิงประวัติศาสตร์" [Complete research report: Architectural Routes for Historical Tourism] (PDF). Thailand Science Research and Innovation (in Thai). Faculty of Architecture, Chiang Mai University.
- ↑ "วัดชัยศรีภูมิ" [Wat Chai Si Phum]. ClassStart Books (in Thai).