Nakhon Nayok Province Lak Muang— Nakhon Nayok, 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.

Nakhon Nayok is a small town ~80kms the north east of Bangkok, capital of the province of the same name. It has a City Pillar near the town centre, on the river, housed in a small, Thai style Shrine, in an attractive setting.

Originally, the shrine housed a 1m high wooden column topped with a carving in the form of a lotus bud, and was situated near the Old City Wall. In 1910, the neglected city pillar was enshrined at the Red Building in the Women's school of Sri Nakhon Nayok School. More recently the shrine was relocated into its current location, and a new building constructed.

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

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