Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai
PLACE: WAT BANG PHLI YAI NAI (วัดบางพลีใหญ่ใน)
LOCATION: Bang Phli Yai sub-district in Bang Phli district
GPS Coordinates: 13.604310, 100.711732
OPENING HOURS: Daily
ADMISSION: free
Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai is located on the banks of Khlong Samrong, Tambon Bang Phli Yai. The temple was formerly known as Wat Phlapphla Chai Chana Songkhram built to commemorate King Naresuan the Great’s victory over the Burmese. Later, a large bronze Buddha image of the Sukhothai style in the gesture of subduing Mara, with open eyes, was taken to be enshrined as the principal image of Phra Ubosot. The image became much revered by the people who have called it Luangpho To. Hence, the temple is otherwise known as Wat Luangpho To.
During the annual Rap Bua Festival which takes place one day before the full moon of the 11th lunar month, Luangpho To will be taken in a boat procession along the canal. There is an old canalside market near the temple where visitors can walk around and buy some food and useful items. Open during 8.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
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