Chachoengsao Province Lak Mueang—Chachoengsao, Thailand. - Buddhist Temples and Public Shrines on Waymarking.com

A Lak Mueang or 'City Pillar Shrine' is a public shrine, usually in the shape of a pillar, which represents the tutelary diety of each province of Thailand. The pillar is housed in a structure, which often reflects the historical background of the province. Each Shrine has great religious, social, and political importance, and are held in high regard by the local inhabitants. Most Thai provinces have an official Shrine, and some districts within a province have their own, smaller shrine.

The Shrine for the town and province of Chachaoengsao lies close to the city centre, near the river. The building is clearly new, however, the original shrine for this province dates back to the days of King Rama III (1824-51), and was the last Shrine built until 1944. There are two pillars inside the shrine, the original, which dates from 1834, and a second from 1895. There are two plaques with a great deal of Thai script flanking the entrances to the Shrine (in gallery). The Shrine is designed in the Thai style, with a central prang. It is not dissimilar in appearance to the main wat of the town, Wat Sothon.

Open to visitors?: Yes Photography Permitted Inside?: Yes Statue of the Buddha present?: No Related Website: Not listed

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