Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat

Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, locally known as Wat Yai (“Big Temple”), stands proudly on the east bank of the Nan River in central #phitsanulok . Founded in 1357 during King Lithai’s reign, it holds the status of a first-class royal temple and serves as the spiritual heart of the province. 🌟 The Crown Jewel – Phra Phuttha Chinnarat The temple’s centerpiece is Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, a gilded Sukhothai-style Buddha in the Mara-subduing posture. Widely regarded as one of the most exquisitely beautiful Buddha images in Thailand, it draws worshippers nationwide. Legend and inscriptions suggest it was cast under royal patronage in the 14th century, making it both historically and religiously significant.#temples #thailand