This Buddha image is as old as muang Mahasarakham,located at tambon khantararat,Amphoe kantharawichai along highway No.213,14 kilometres from township area (on the right side.)it is a Buddha image of Dvaravati period made of red sand stone as same as Ming muang Buddha image It has been said that the two Buddha image were made at the same time when there was a drought in the area of Amphoe kantharawichai,the man arranged to make Ming Muang Buddha image while the women arranged to make Mongkon standing Buddha.There was a great celebration of two image after completion.However.there ha been regular rainy season causing perfect cultivations in the area since then.