Attraction Details :
Situated by Nakhon
Nayok river in Ban Yai sub-district, Mueang district, Nakhon Nayok
province, this temple is the oldest temple in Nakhon Nayok according to a
book named “Buddhism in Asia” composed by Phra Thamma Pidok (Prayut
Payutto). It is said that, during Indochina war, Somdet Chao Phraya Maha
Kasat Suek herded people from Vientiane toward southern Thailand and,
at last, they decided to settle in this province, which is currently
Mueang district, Nakhon Nayok province. At that time, they called here
“Mu Ban Lao”, which had approximately 300-400 households. This temple
was built by the people here in 1780 and was called Wat Yai Lao.
However, its name was changed to “Wat Yai Thakkhinaram” until present.
In addition, the Fine Arts Department registered Wat Yai Thakkinaram as
archaeological site and also cooperate with the temple for the
renovation on April 8 and finished on October 4, 2003. The main feature
of this temple is “Phra Ubosot” which is 6m wide, 10.15m long and 10m
high, surrounded by the outer wall built by craftsmen from Vientiane.
The structure of this masonry Phra Ubosot is made from wood covered with
tiles. Besides the wooden carved door, there is a giant sculpture
standing akimbo with a cudgel in its hand and a wooden sculpture of Deva
is in front of the door. At the outer wall there is an arch door in
eastern art style. At the south part outside the outer wall is a Stupa
built in twelve-indented corners which you can visit only when allowed
by the abbot. Each side of this Stupa is protected by two door keepers
wearing European military uniform with a cudgel in their hand. This is a
spectacular blending of different cultures.How to get there?
From Nakhon Nayok city, stay on highway 3049 and turn right to Ban Yai.
