Wat Chiang Mum - ChiangMai, Thailand | ||
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![]() Main Building of Wat (78k) Main building of Wat Chieng Mum, as seen
from the entrance. This
is the oldest royal temple in the area, built around 1296. |
![]() The main Buddha Figure (115k) Large Buddha figure flanked by many smaller pieces. |
![]() Inside of main Wat (112k) Not much has changed in here in hundreds of years, except for the visitors. |
![]() Mural on Wall (118k) The evil Toscan is the green creature
on the left. |
![]() Freeing Birds (78k) This symbolic ritual has been performed
here countless times. |
![]() Another building (120k) Statues of venerable monks are seen inside. |
![]() Patti by Naga head (83k) A common theme at Wats. |
![]() Wall Mural (116k) One of many scenes from ancient mythology
adorning the walls. |
![]() Outside Wat (79k) Standing in the main courtyard in front
of this centuries-old place. |
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