Attraction Details :
Khaotapra
was established as a Tambon in 1911. It was first governed by a headman
Khun Pakdee Kongsinsatan. Due to the landscape and local settlement on
hills, residents agreed to construct a temple for religious practices
and named it after the hills. Later Tambon is named after the temple.
Its location is on the plain. As a result, the area gives rise to
farming and the locals have been deeply engaged in farming. Residences
are grouped to the kinship system.
Wat Khaotapra, located on the
Khaotapra foothills in Amphoe Muang Chainat, installs an imitated
Buddha’s footprint. The temple inside possess a large square and monk’s
houses, Ho Trai (a room where Buddhist texts are kept), a hall are in
poor condition. A new hall is under construction. Moreover, the ubosot,
well-maintained, doesn’t look worn-out like other structures. The Mondop
is another structure that was built at the same time as previous ones
as it was a structure with four gable ends and 4 entries surrounding the
Mondop.
The principal Buddha’s
image in the Mondop, looks normal if judged by its appearance but the
difference is that the mural paintings tells several tales and is awash
with vivid colors, especially its red color which strikes visitors’
eyes. In addition to the principal Buddha’s image, the Mondop installs
imitated images of previous abbesses.
The brilliant paintings are painted
and patterned with golden colors. When sun streams into the window,
those colors are so bright and look wonderful. The Mondop installs
Buddha’s images, joss stick pots and candlestick provided for paying
respect. It is prohibited that joss sticks are lit inside. Near the
Mondop, a Quan Yin’s image is also installed. On Maka Bucha Day, the
temple organizes annually a Buddha’s footprint celebration festival.
