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Written by www.cuti.com.my
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Saturday, 19 February 2005 |
Wat Chayamangkalaram
The Reclining Buddha of the Wat Chayamangkalaram is the 3rd largest
of its kind, with its 33 meters length. This gorgeous traditional
Thai temple complex would be well worth a lengthy visit even without
the Reclining Buddha, but no doubt most visitors come to pay homage
and admire the majestic golden Buddha. In the main shrine in front
of the Reclining Buddha there are smaller shrines of different Buddhas
and Buddhist and popular Thai deities. On the fantastically ornate
temple grounds the visitors can see many beautifully carved and lavishly
colored statues of Devas and other mythical creatures.
The temple was built in 1845. The first monk was a Theravada Buddhist
monk from Thailand, Phorthan Kuat, also known as the "Powerful
Monk" Legend has it that he was very fond of laksa, a local specialty
and even today devotees bring a bowl of laksa as an offrand to his
shrine.
Open hours: 6.00am - 5:30pm
Entrance Fee: Free
Address: Lorong Burmah, 10250 Penang
(Between Georgetown
and Batu Ferringhi area approx 10 mins from Georgetown)
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