WAT HUA KUANG

WAT HUA KUANG

Amphoe Muang. The words "Hua Kuang" mean large open space. The temple is appropriately named, as it is situated on a large open space in the historical area of Nan, near Hor Kham, the ancient royal palace of Nan rulers. No evidence of its construction date has been found, only records of its restoration in 1911, ordered by a former Prince of Nan. Others interesting features include the palace-shaped chedi, with the design of the square base matching the double-tiered topmost orbs; the bronze Buddha image in Subduing Mara(the obstructer of merit) posture; the scripture hall or HorTrai, shaped in square structure with four gabled ends; and a pulpit with a gourd-shaped top, elaborately decorated with black lacquer and covered in gold leaves and coloured glasses.

WAT PHRATHAT CHANG KAM WARA VIHARN

WAT PHRATHAT CHANG KAM WARA VIHARN

wat phrathat chang kam wara viharn, Amphoe Muang is an important royal temple

of the city.This temple is also the venue for conducting religious as well as city ceremonies.It was built in B.E. 1949 by Phaya Ngakeng, the ruler of Nan. Originally, it was named Wat Luang and Wat Luang Klang Wiang, However, its mames as Wat Chang Kam or Wat Phrathat Chang Kam were derived from the Buddha Chedi or Phratthat Luang which stands on the high elevated square base. The pagoda is made of brick and stucco, and around its base stands a guarding elephant seen only half on 4 directions of 6 each. The posture of the elephants is like using their back to support the chedi as the morthern dialect call this posture "Kam".

Some important features in the temple compound are the Pharthat Chang Kam, the ordination hall , Phra Viharn, pulpit of the Busabok shape, Buddha image Phra Buddha Nanthaburi Sri Sakayamuni, and the scripture hall. Each holds a significant aspect on history, architecture, and art that would help in the research of knowledge for the general public.