Wat Sala Loi
Wat Sala Loi is mostly known for its modern architecture that reinvented the codes of traditional temples. The temple won the Siam Architects Society best avant-garde religious building award in 1973. It houses a large white standing Buddha statue. At the rear, there is a plaster statue of Thao Suranari, sitting in prayer position in the middle of a pond in front of the door. There is often animation in this very popular temple in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Phimai historical park
Prasart Phi Mai
The Phimai historical park protects one of the most important Khmer temples of Thailand. It is located in the town of Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima province.
Having a lot in common with Angkor Wat, Phimai shows a great example of classical Khmer architecture. Ancient Khmer architects were best known for their superior use of sandstone over the traditional bricks and laterite architectures. Sandstones are used on the outer layer where they are visible. Laterite on the other hand was used for the outer wall and other hidden parts. All the structures are huge sandstone blocks. There are many lotus shaped roofs which represent Mount Meru (A holy mountain in Hinduism).
These Khmer temples, Phimai in this case, were intended to resemble the universe. The main building resembles the peak of the mountain that centers the universe. The surrounding walls resemble the water and encircling mountains. The Khmer didn’t develop the technique of true Vault architecture during their time. This results in that large areas could not be roofed over. They didn’t have the motivation to come up with how to develop the technique of true vaulting because their religion didn’t require this. For them, large open areas are fine. They instead developed the use multiple chapels.
Wat Thung Si Muang
Wat Thung Si Muang is located on Luang Road in Ubon Ratchathani. The temple was built by Venerable Chao Khun Phra Ariyawongsachan around 1829 during the reign of King Rama III and has a beautiful Ubosot (Ordination Hall) in the northeastern architectural style that is very tall in relation to its width. Venerable Chao Khun Phra Ariyawongsachan brought a replica of the Holy Footprint from Wat Srageath and a hall was constructed to house the replica. The hall was transformed into the Ubosot (main chapel or Ordination Hall) in 1829 by Ykhuchang, a monk from Vientiane who was expert in construction work. The art form of the Ubosot is, therefore, a mixture of the early Rattanakosin and Lan Chang styles. The lower structure of the Ubosot is in the northeastern style and the roof is of the Rattanakosin art form. A scripture hall or library (called a mondop in Thai) named Ho Phra Traipidok or Ho Trai Klang Nam is located in the middle of a pond, and features a roof that shows the Burmese architectural style while the lintel is carved in Laotian architectural art. Mural paintings in the temple feature the civilizations and cultures of the people of Ubon Ratchathani over 200 years ago
Prasat Hin Phanom Rung
Prasat Hin Phanom Rung or Prasat Phnom Rong in Khmer, is a Khmer temple complex set on the rim of an extinct volcano at 402 metres elevation, in Buriram Province in the Isan region of Thailand. It was built of sandstone and laterite in the 10th to 13th centuries. It was aHindu shrine dedicated to Shiva, and symbolises Mount Kailash, his heavenly dwelling.
Architecture
After the three-leveled lower stairway is the first cruciform platform, giving a first peek at the main temple. On the right, northward, is Phlab Phla or the White Elephant House. The pavilion is believed to be the place where kings and the royal family would change attire before rituals. Royalty would then enter the Processional Walkway, one of the most impressive elements of the park. It is 160 meters long and bordered by seventy sandstone posts with tops of lotus buds. The walkway itself is paved withlaterite blocks.
The walkway leads to the first of three naga bridges. The five-headed snakes face all four directions and are from the 12th century. This bridge represents the connection between heaven and earth. The naga bridge leads to the upper stairway, which is divided into five sets. Each set has terraces on the sides. The last terrace is wide, made with laterite blocks. It has a cruciformshape and four small pools. A couple more steps lead to the second naga bridge. It has the same shape as the first one, only smaller. In the middle the remains of an eight petalled lotus carving can be seen.
This final terrace leads to the outer gallery. It probably used to be a wooden gallery with a tiled roof, but only a raised floor oflaterite remains. After the outer gallery one reaches the inner gallery, which is divided in long and narrow rooms. It served as a wall around the principal tower. This last gallery leads to the third and last naga bridge, another small copy of the first one.
The bridge leads directly into the main sanctuary. After the antechamber and the annex, one reaches the principal tower. Double porches lead out in all directions. The inner sanctum used to have the "linga", the divine symbol of Shiva. Currently, only the "somasutra" remains which was used to drain water during religious rites. The entrances have various lintels and icons depictingHindu religious stories, e.g., the dancing Shiva and the five yogi's. The south entrance is guarded by a sandstone statue.
Apart from the main tower, other buildings in the compound are:
• Two brick sanctuaries built around the 10th century, northeast of the tower.
• The minor sanctuary southwest of the tower with a sandstone altar for a sacred image. It was built with sandstone in the 11th century. Prang Noi has only one entrance facing east. The sanctuary is square with indented corners, giving it a round feel.
• Two Bannalai southeast and northeast of the principal tower. The buildings are rectangular and have only one entrance. They were built in the last period, around the 13th century, and used as a library for holy scriptures.
Wat Sala Loi
Wat Sala Loi is mostly known for its modern architecture that reinvented the codes of traditional temples. The temple won the Siam Architects Society best avant-garde religious building award in 1973. It houses a large white standing Buddha statue. At the rear, there is a plaster statue of Thao Suranari, sitting in prayer position in the middle of a pond in front of the door. There is often animation in this very popular temple in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Phimai historical park
Prasart Phi Mai
The Phimai historical park protects one of the most important Khmer temples of Thailand. It is located in the town of Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima province.
Having a lot in common with Angkor Wat, Phimai shows a great example of classical Khmer architecture. Ancient Khmer architects were best known for their superior use of sandstone over the traditional bricks and laterite architectures. Sandstones are used on the outer layer where they are visible. Laterite on the other hand was used for the outer wall and other hidden parts. All the structures are huge sandstone blocks. There are many lotus shaped roofs which represent Mount Meru (A holy mountain in Hinduism).
These Khmer temples, Phimai in this case, were intended to resemble the universe. The main building resembles the peak of the mountain that centers the universe. The surrounding walls resemble the water and encircling mountains. The Khmer didn’t develop the technique of true Vault architecture during their time. This results in that large areas could not be roofed over. They didn’t have the motivation to come up with how to develop the technique of true vaulting because their religion didn’t require this. For them, large open areas are fine. They instead developed the use multiple chapels.
Wat Thung Si Muang
Wat Thung Si Muang is located on Luang Road in Ubon Ratchathani. The temple was built by Venerable Chao Khun Phra Ariyawongsachan around 1829 during the reign of King Rama III and has a beautiful Ubosot (Ordination Hall) in the northeastern architectural style that is very tall in relation to its width. Venerable Chao Khun Phra Ariyawongsachan brought a replica of the Holy Footprint from Wat Srageath and a hall was constructed to house the replica. The hall was transformed into the Ubosot (main chapel or Ordination Hall) in 1829 by Ykhuchang, a monk from Vientiane who was expert in construction work. The art form of the Ubosot is, therefore, a mixture of the early Rattanakosin and Lan Chang styles. The lower structure of the Ubosot is in the northeastern style and the roof is of the Rattanakosin art form. A scripture hall or library (called a mondop in Thai) named Ho Phra Traipidok or Ho Trai Klang Nam is located in the middle of a pond, and features a roof that shows the Burmese architectural style while the lintel is carved in Laotian architectural art. Mural paintings in the temple feature the civilizations and cultures of the people of Ubon Ratchathani over 200 years ago
Prasat Hin Phanom Rung
Prasat Hin Phanom Rung or Prasat Phnom Rong in Khmer, is a Khmer temple complex set on the rim of an extinct volcano at 402 metres elevation, in Buriram Province in the Isan region of Thailand. It was built of sandstone and laterite in the 10th to 13th centuries. It was aHindu shrine dedicated to Shiva, and symbolises Mount Kailash, his heavenly dwelling.
Architecture
After the three-leveled lower stairway is the first cruciform platform, giving a first peek at the main temple. On the right, northward, is Phlab Phla or the White Elephant House. The pavilion is believed to be the place where kings and the royal family would change attire before rituals. Royalty would then enter the Processional Walkway, one of the most impressive elements of the park. It is 160 meters long and bordered by seventy sandstone posts with tops of lotus buds. The walkway itself is paved withlaterite blocks.
The walkway leads to the first of three naga bridges. The five-headed snakes face all four directions and are from the 12th century. This bridge represents the connection between heaven and earth. The naga bridge leads to the upper stairway, which is divided into five sets. Each set has terraces on the sides. The last terrace is wide, made with laterite blocks. It has a cruciformshape and four small pools. A couple more steps lead to the second naga bridge. It has the same shape as the first one, only smaller. In the middle the remains of an eight petalled lotus carving can be seen.
This final terrace leads to the outer gallery. It probably used to be a wooden gallery with a tiled roof, but only a raised floor oflaterite remains. After the outer gallery one reaches the inner gallery, which is divided in long and narrow rooms. It served as a wall around the principal tower. This last gallery leads to the third and last naga bridge, another small copy of the first one.
The bridge leads directly into the main sanctuary. After the antechamber and the annex, one reaches the principal tower. Double porches lead out in all directions. The inner sanctum used to have the "linga", the divine symbol of Shiva. Currently, only the "somasutra" remains which was used to drain water during religious rites. The entrances have various lintels and icons depictingHindu religious stories, e.g., the dancing Shiva and the five yogi's. The south entrance is guarded by a sandstone statue.
Apart from the main tower, other buildings in the compound are:
• Two brick sanctuaries built around the 10th century, northeast of the tower.
• The minor sanctuary southwest of the tower with a sandstone altar for a sacred image. It was built with sandstone in the 11th century. Prang Noi has only one entrance facing east. The sanctuary is square with indented corners, giving it a round feel.
• Two Bannalai southeast and northeast of the principal tower. The buildings are rectangular and have only one entrance. They were built in the last period, around the 13th century, and used as a library for holy scriptures.
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