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3. Wat Saeng Kaeo Phothiyan

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อั้ยยะละก๊ะWat Phra That Saeng Kaew Photiyan or known as Wat Saeng Kaew Photiyan Located in Mae Suai District Chiang Rai It is a temple that is outstanding with various architecture and buildings. with exquisite beauty, both large arches The four sculptures of Thao Chatu the Great and the statue of the angels beautiful fairy including the principal Buddha image in the church It is a Lanna uniform Buddha image, covered with gold. with the name "Phra Saeng Kaew Bodhiyan", which is the same as the temple arch B The temple that is magnificent In front there is a statue of Phra Upkut. and Phra Sangkachai set up on both sides of the arch The four statues of Thao Chatu the Great consists of Thao Wessuwan, Thao Thatthat, Thao Virupa giant, Thao Wiru Rah six. Saw two giants on the right, in hand with both cigarettes and liqueurs. make a hand symbol Love, the foot part has both slippers and converse sneakers. It can be said that it is a Dharma mystery that combines traditional beliefs with modern objects in this era. Buddhist art and art inside Wat Saeng Kaew Photiyan Architectural design by Phra Kru Baraichart a blend of Dharma world, showing clearly the belief and culture of the Buddhists in the Lanna land There are 3 art patterns in harmony, including Lanna art, Thai Yai art and Burmese art, all of which have meanings in dharma and the main hidden “Buddha Dharma” in almost every element of the temple. Saeng Kaew Bodhi Then there is a lotus that rises out of the water. and there is a light reflecting like a glass light by Phra Kruba Ariyachat Another meaning is Bodhiyana, means knowing like a lotus that rises out of the water. and then shines like glass light, so it is believed that "Wat Saeng Kaew Photiyan" Wat Saeng Kaew Photiyan, Chiang Rai Province, 1 in Lanna temple and is the largest Kruba Chao Sriwichai in the world.

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