Krabi Province Lak Mueang—Krabi, 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 city and province of Krabi is situated in a large, well maintained garden to the immediate north of the provincial hall. The design of the shrine is that of the 'standard' Thai style. A small shrine building, with gold trim, inside is the gold pillar surrounded by a range of sacred objects, and a prayer area.

The nearby area occupied by the statue of the Thai King Chulalongkorn is being redeveloped into a much larger and grandiose presentation. It is possible that the city pillar shrine will become part of this new establishment.

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

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