Wat Phra Singh (full name: Wat Phra Singh Woramahaviharn; Thai: วัดพระสิงห์วรมหาวิหาร; RTGS: Wat Phra Sing Wora Maha Wihan; (pronunciation); Northern Thai: ) is a Buddhist temple (Thai language: Wat) in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand.

The Wat Phra Singh houses a number of highly revered and very old Buddha images. The Wat Phra Singh dates back to the 14 th century when Chiang Mai was the capital of the Lanna Kingdom, and is one of the finest examples of classic Lanna style temple architecture in …

2016年11月26日 · In 1367 the temple became the home of a Buddha image called the Phra Sihingh (พระพุทธสิหิงค์) and was renamed, Wat Phra Singh. It is one of the most popular and highly visited temples in the Old City of Chiang Mai.

Wat Phra Singh ranks as one of the most revered temples in the northern parts of Thailand and is located in the heart of the old city in Chiang Mai. The temple was constructed in 1345 when King Phayu had a chedi built to house the ashes of his father King Kham Fu.

Visitors to Phra Singh temple can explore the temple grounds, which include several beautifully-decorated buildings, as well as several shrines and statues. The main temple building, called the viharn, is particularly impressive, with its intricate carvings, gold-plated accents, and colorful murals. Phra Singh Buddha.

Wat Phra Singh, which translates to “Temple of the Lion Buddha”, is one of the oldest and most significant temples in Chiang Mai. It was founded in 1345 by King Pha Yu, the fifth king of the Lanna Kingdom, who enshrined the ashes of his father, King Kham Fu, in …

Pilgrims flock here to venerate the famous Buddha image known as Phra Singh (Lion Buddha), housed in Wihan Lai Kham, a small chapel immediately south of the chedi (stupa) to the rear of the temple grounds. This elegant idol is said to have come to Thailand from Sri Lanka and was enshrined in 1367.

2024年11月1日 · Wat Phra Singh, also known as the “Temple of the Lion Buddha“, is a beautiful Buddhist temple in the western part of Chiang Mai. The main entrance is guarded by stone lions and marks the end of the main road, Ratcha Damnoen Road.