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Paying homage to Phrabromthud Doi Suthep Chiang mai

Moo-hin.com will bring you up north to pay homage to Phrabromthud Doi Suthep to see the renovation of this temple and the famous pagoda of Chiang Mai.

Wat Phrathud Doi Suthep was build in BE 1929 (1386) during the time of Phraya Kuena, the 8th king of Lanna (north) Mengrai dynasty. The king brought the Buddha relics to this place by using the elephant carrying the holy relics to find the way. The elephant walked from the city to this mountain and died of exhaustion at this place. The king built the pagoda containing the Buddha relics in the pagoda from that time on.

Stairway to Wat Phrathud Doi Suthep	Cable car to go up to the temple
Cable car to go up to the temple	Cable car the alternative to the stairway

Wearing the shoes are not allowed in this temple, In BE 2081(1438) King gher than previous ones, made solid gold covered the tip of the pagoda. Later King Thao Saikum covered the pagoda with gold leaves.

Half way climbing and we need a short break.	The sign shows “Dress politely- no shorts”
Skirts for rent before enter the temple.	The sign of the temple

Wat Phrathud Doi Suthep is ton the top of mountain Doi Suthep, It is 14 km. west of the city, and 1053 meters above sea level. It is holy place and famous for Thai and foreigners to come and visit all year round.

The pagoda is the shape of Chiang San period, the is a area for the view of Chiang Mai. The pavilion of the temple was built during the time of king Phra Mungkate klaorasme, also Chiang San style.

Shoes locker and skirts for ladies.
Moohin is in Wat Phrathud Doi Suthep.

Renovation of the pagoda.
Renovation on another side.

               Phra Phruhud section is on the north of the temple with the main Buddha and many statues. The painting on the wall shows the story of the temple.

               King KueNa section is made out of teak wood in memory of the king and his staff to come up to this mountain with the relics of Buddha and built the pagoda on this present site.

Buddha statues for the days of the week.
Statue around the temple.

Bells around the temple.
Buddha statues for the days of the week.

                In the old days, it was difficult to come up to this site, because it was the jungle and small trail to walk more than 5 hours to reach the pagoda. It take a good faith to come paying homage this temple.

Showing around the temple.
Another area of renovation.

See by yourself.
Wooden gate.

                  It is easy with good road to come to this famous temple by vehicles. There is a large parking lot, and cable car for convenience. Thanks to Kruba Srivichi - the famous monk of Lanna who led people to build the road to the top of the mountain during the time of Chao Kaeo Navarat , the governor of Chiang Mai on November 9, 2477(1934). The project took 5 months 22 days to cut though the jungle on the top of the mountain, the distance of 11 km. without heavy equipments – but faith and labor.

View of the city from the temple.
Another view.

Around the temple.
Statue in the temple.

               Wat Prathud Doi Suthep is nearly 650 years old, the time is taking its toll on this temple. Besides the construction and buildings are deteriorating by time. The base of the temple cover the area of around 2 km. is affected by the rain and moisture, making the base unstable to carry the pagoda. It needs the overhaul in all areas.

The statue in the temple.
The main Buddha statue in the temple.

Office for International Buddhist Center.
Buddha status.

This renovation will make Wat Phrathud Doi Suthep remain in good condition for years to come.

The antique tiered umbrella.
The giant god.

Big gong at the base of the stair.
Many pine trees

Another gong – do not hit hard.
The name of the temple.

paying homage to Buddha.
Kru Bha Sri Vichai Monument.

Bells around the temple.
Donation box of the temple.

Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep

Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (Thai: วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ) is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although this is actually the name of the mountain it is located on. The temple is located 15 km from the city of Chiang Mai and is a sacred site to many Thai people. From the temple impressive views of Chiang Mai can be seen and it remains a popular destination of foreign visitors.

History

The original founding of the temple remains a legend and there are a few varied versions. The temple is said to have been founded in 1383 when the first chedi was built.^[1] Over time the temple has expanded, and been made to look more extravagant with many more holy shrines added. A road to the temple was first built in 1935.

Wat Doi Suthep

The wat can be reached by road from Chiang Mai. From the car park, at the temple base visitors can climb 309 steps for free to reach the pagodas or there is a tram.^[2] Entry to the temple on the tram costs 30 Thai baht for foreigners (or 50 baht if you would like a two-way tram ticket included)^[3] and is free for Thai nationals.

Once inside the temple grounds; visitors must take off their shoes. Visitors must be appropriately dressed. The original copper plated chedi is the most holy area of the temple grounds. Within the site are pagodas, statues, bells and shrines. Aspects of the Wat draw from both Buddhism and Hinduism. There is a model of the Emerald Buddha and a statue of the Hindu God Ganesh. Views of Chiang Mai can be seen on the other side of the temple.

White Elephant Legend

According to legend, a monk named Sumanathera from Sukhothai had a dream; in this dream god told him to go to Pang Cha and look for a relic. Sumanathera ventured to Pang Cha and is said to have found a bone, which many claim was Buddha's shoulder bone. The relic displayed magical powers; it glowed, it was able to vanish, it could move itself and replicate itself. Sumanathera took the relic to King Dharmmaraja who ruled the Sukhothai.

The eager Dharmmaraja made offerings and hosted a ceremony when Sumanathera arrived. However the relic displayed no abnormal characteristics, and the king, doubtful of the relic's authenticity, told Sumanathera to keep it.

However, King Nu Naone of the Lanna Kingdom heard of the relic and offered the monk to take it to him instead. In 1368 with Dharmmaraja's permission, Sumanathera took the relic to what is now Lamphun, in northern Thailand. The relic apparently split in two, one piece was the same size, the other was smaller than the original. The smaller piece of the relic was enshrined at a temple in Suandok. The other piece was placed by the King on the back of a white elephant which was released in the jungle. The elephant is said to have climbed up Doi Suthep, at the time called Doi Aoy Chang (Sugar Elephant Mountain), trumpeted three times before dying at the site. It was interpreted as a sign and King Nu Naone ordered the construction of a temple at the site.

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