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Wat Traiphum
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located on Phetcharat Rd., housing a Buddha image named Phra
Buddha Maha Thammaracha which has been existing along with
Phetchabun. It is cast in the ornamental Lopburi style which has been
found by the city inhabitants in the Pa Sak River in front of Wat Triphum
and housed in this monastery. Later on, this Buddha image disappeared and
was found again at the bottom of Pa Sak River at the very same location.
Hence, it has become annual tradition of Phetchabun that Phra Buddha Maha
Thammaracha be celebrated in the procession around the city, during Sart
Thai Festival, until the procession arrives at the spot where the Buddha
image was found. The Governor of Phetchabun, then, carries this Buddha
image and dives into the river, an action believed to bring well-being to
the city inhabitants.
Wat Mahathat
Situated in Muang Phetchanbun municipality. This
monastery is an ancient temple which H.R.H. Prince Damrong presumed that
this monastery might be constructed during Sukhothai period. Wat Mahathat
has the important objects of worship such as,
Phum Khao Binth styled pagoda has been presumed that it
might be constructed about B.E. 1926 (1383). This pagoda is a place that
comprises Buddha's relics, Orrahan's (saint) ashes, and small images of
Buddha in several styles.
Two buddha images of the U-Thong period whose laps are
36 inches wide. One is housed in the main chapel and the other is housed
in the vihara of Wat Mahathat.
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