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The 25-top chedi of Wat Tham Chiang Dao, Chiang Dao Subdistrict, Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai Province, was built in the year 1913, over a hundred years ago. Anyone who had the opportunity to visit before the renovation Amid the misty atmosphere, the pagoda is covered with lush green moss.
It is interesting that ... the area of this 25-top chedi, some people may feel the power of attraction.
as if by some kind of magic
The type that is not described is incorrect.
But... today
The Fine Arts Office 7 Chiang Mai has completed the renovation of the 25-top chedi of Wat Tham Chiang Dao.
by using fermented mortar in plastering and using ancient style mortar to apply the original surface
Did not use any paint.
They also explored the ancient
The location is within the temple.
to prepare for further conservation and development
Briefly flip through the history file.
"Wat Tham Chiang Dao", built in 1767, is known by another name.
"Wat Tham Luang Chiang Dao", the initial construction by Phra Kruba Prathampanya and Father Saen Pi
Almost a hundred years later
Phraya Intaphiban
have made a staircase leading to the mouth of the cave along with other artifacts
And in the year 1913 a hermit named Gandha came to build a Buddha image.
And in the era of Kruba Sriwichai came to build and restore again.
In addition, during the past
It has been restored.
Create more shrines
It can be said that ... Chiang Dao Cave in the ancient past was a place of seclusion and the practice of the Dhutanga and hermit monks.
Until it was discovered in the year 2178 through the present. "Chiang Dao Cave" has become one of the important natural attractions. Many people flock to see the beauty of stalagmites and stalactites.
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Chedi Luang Mahathat Klang Wiang : Reflection of the Emperor's motto in the reign of King Tilokarat
(1984–2030)” Academic Articles of the Journal of Resolutions, Vol. 18, No. 1 (January-June 2022). From the study, it was found that
His choice to strengthen and restore Chedi Luang
may be related to the Great Bodhimonthon motto
because of the establishment of the god sitting under the Sri Maha Bodhi tree
It is the foundation of the chedi since the reign of King Saen Muang.
The reinforcement is a single topped chedi with "Elephants" and "Singhas" surrounded at the base, a Buddha image in the posture of meditating under the Great Bodhi tree at the Chakra Nam arch.
and bring the Emerald Buddha to be enshrined at Chedi Luang
The importance of "Maha Bodhimonthon" and "Bodhi Throne" is the focus of the area.
"Head of the earth" and "Indian continent" in the Tribhumi World Judgment explains the importance of the head of the earth that ... when the world will be destroyed.
The head of the earth will be finally destroyed.
and at the time of the creation of a new world
The first land that will come first is
"Head of the Land" as well. Later, this point will also become a point ... Great Bodhimonthon.
that is, the area where the Buddha enlightened the Noble Truths
Attaining Anutarasamasamphodhiyana
The center of the province is Bodhi Throne.
This important motto was also used as a tool to consolidate the stability of the empire.
based on the ritual
"Worship the relics"...a ritual about curing sickness
fertility-inspiring rituals
Rituals about making merit and dedicating charity
In the legend, Phra That Chedi Luang also depicted a picture of the Crown Prince when King Tilokkarat finished rebuilding that the chedi consisted of a large lion decorated in all four directions, 8 5-headed nagas forming a railing, and surrounded by a number of borrowed elephant statues. 28 ropes There are 8 ropes that have specific names and are known in the legend of Wat Chedi Luang that...
Mekbangwan, Khamphon Saen, hundred thousand swords, hundred thousand spears, hundred thousand guns, Saen Kiang crossbow, Saen Khuean Khan, fire Saen Tao... are also regarded as the guardians of Chiang Mai.
“Chang Lom motto”
The ancient reason why he brought elephants to surround the base of buildings or pagodas is because it is considered
“Jedi”...this one is the center of the universe.
In the study of the motto of the construction of Phra That Chedi, there have been many people who have studied it in the history of art.
There are several sets of explanations supporting the importance of the establishment of Phra That Chedi in Lanna that it means the establishment.
"Khao Phra Sumen" which is the center of the universe.
and... implying Phra Ket Kaew Chulamani that chedi in the Daowadung heaven
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“Tham Chiang Dao”...has a limestone topography in the age range of 250-300 million years. There are 5 halls in the line of the cave... The Reclining Buddha Cave is 351.46 meters long, the Nam Tham Hall is 298.34 meters long, the hall. Tham Ma has a length of 86.25 meters, Tham Laplae is
273.19 meters long, and Tham Kaew Hall is 100.46 meters long... The Reclining Buddha Hall is connected to Tham Nam.
and the horse cave hall will connect to the secret cave
and there are small rooms such as the open chimney, the meeting room for the gods, the stone room
There are interesting legends and tales that follow.
"Brahma Hermit"
Has convened the deva, Indra, Brahma, Yak, Asura, and Nagarat to create magical things such as the golden Buddha image.
Golden Bodhi Tree
Magical elephant or Erawan, Magic sword or Srikanchai sword, Thip food, Magic horse
These things are kept deep inside the cave and are well maintained by a powerful deity named... “Chao Luang Kham Daeng”. At one time, two villagers went into the cave to search. magic
and want to be taken out of the cave as well
But then... it's possible.
is that the two of them couldn't find their way out of the cave.
Even if his relatives went in search of him, they could not be found.
Later, the villagers came to meet by chance.
It turned out that one person had died.
the other one was still alive.
therefore taken to treat at home
But just less than a week, he died.
After that, there was a story of people who entered the cave and lost their way back out until they died in the cave because of a "charity" wishing for that magic as a personal property. Therefore, the story in this cave legend become a believer
Faith in the sanctity of Tham Luang Chiang Dao since then
“Faith”…brings a miracle?
Don't believe, don't believe, please don't… “disrespect”.
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