Some of the buddha statues in the main hall of Wat Sothon Wararam Worawiharn in Chachaoengsao, Thailand

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This temple is in the municipal area by the Bang Pakong River. It was built in late Ayutthaya Period and was originally called "Wat Hong". It is the location of Phra Phutthasothon or Luang Pho Sothon a large and important Buddha image in the attitude of meditation. According to the legend this Buddha image had been floated along the river before being placed here at this temple. Worshippers from all walks of life come to pay respect to this most reputed image by pasting gold leaves on the image. The present chapel (ubosot) is a new beautiful large building which has replaced the old one. The chapel actually depicts the style of the applied Rattanakosin period.

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Size: 5394px × 3600px
Location: Chachoengsao, Thailand
Photo credit: © Robert Kennett / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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