Prasat Phanom Wan
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Prasat Phanom Wan | |
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Nakhon Ratchasima | |
Deity | Maheshwara |
Location | |
Location | Moo 6 Ban Makha, Ban Pho Subdistrict[1] |
Country | Thailand |
Geographic coordinates | 15°01′N 102°12′E / 15.02°N 102.2°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Khmer |
Completed | 14th century |
Prasat Phanom Wan (
It is believed that it was built in the 11th century. Later during the 13th-14th centuries, a stone building was built over it. It was the Hindu temple and later became a Buddhist temple. Although most of the place was ruined, the main prang (Khmer style stupa) and a tiered stupa are still remaining. The main stupa facing east was built of sandstone and was connected to the cloister by a square path of 25.50 m (83.7 ft) length and 10.20 m (33.5 ft) width. The stupa has three arched gateways. In the north gate, it enshrines a standing Buddha statue in the posture of forgiveness according to the Ayutthaya style.
The sanctuary is surrounded by laterite wall, the southwest area is a sandstone stupa called "Prang Noi" (
There is also the pavilion to welcome Jayavarman VII or his representative who should have arrived at Phanom Wan in the 13th century to worship the Buddha statue.[3]
Its Khmer style resembles
Gallery
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Principle Buddha statue
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Outside the temple
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The temple
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During restoration
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The lintel
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The lintel over Buddha statue
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Standing Buddha statue
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Inside the temple
References
- ^ a b "Prasat Hin Phanomwan". TAT.
- ^ a b "Prasat Hin Phanom Wan". ROUTE YOU.
- ^ a b "ปราสาทพนมวัน" [Prasat Phanom Wan]. Nakhonratchasima Provincial Cultural Office (in Thai).