That Phanom, Thailand
Wat Phra That Phanom
Wat Phra That Phanom is a Buddhist temple in the That Phanom District in the south of Nakhon Phanom Province, all within the Isan region of Thailand near the Lao border. According to local legend, the temple contains in the pagoda the Phra Uranghathat/Phra Ura/Buddha's breast bones. As such, it is one of the most important structures for Theravada Buddhists and the most important Buddhist site in the province, with an annual week-long festival being held in the town of That Phanom to honour the temple.
- City
- That Phanom
- Country
- Thailand
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
Background: Wikipedia