Wat Pongsanuk reclining Buddha

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Wat Pongsanuk is a sacred temple in the Pongsanuk community of Lampang. It is estimated that this temple was erected in 1888 by Kru Ba Anochidhamma Jindamuni. This temple is situated at the center of the Pongsanuk community, which is made up of 151 homes and 838 residents. The temple is mixed with a Burmese temple floor plan consisting of a three tiered roof in the centre and phayathat - small upwards of three tier roofs in the same size decorated on the centre, Viharn Phra Chao Pun Ong, Pongsanuk Temple is the unique jewel of Mahayan Buddhism Architecture of Lanna Kingdom. Following its restoration Wat Ponsanuk received a merit award from UNESCO for its efforts in restoration.

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Size: 5400px × 3600px
Location: Lampang, Thailand
Photo credit: © John Lander / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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