Ku Phra Kona

Ku Phra Ko Na is a temple comprising three east-facing brick Prangs (religious spires) lying on a north-to-south axis, standing on a single sandstone base. They are surrounded by a boundary wall, with entrance pavilions or Gopuras in four directions; all were made from sandstone.Believed to have originated from the 11th century, the central Prang was renovated in 1874 with plasterwork and the roof was reshaped into tiers, considerably changing its appearance. Lintels depict deities above the southern Prang’s false doors; one fallen lintel depicts Shiva on a bull. Fallen causeway stones have led to speculation that Ku Phra Ko Na once had a Naga (sea serpent)-shaped bridge and causeway going from the front entrance of the pavilion to a lake about 300 meters way (now disappeared). A troupe of monkeys calls the ancient site their home. The site is located at Ban Ku, Mu 2, Tambon SaKhu. It is 60 kilometers from Mueang district along Highway No. 215, passing Mueang Suang and Suwannaphumi districts. After travelling past Mueang Suang and Suwannaphumi, take Highway No. 214 for 12 kilometers. Ku Phra Kona will be on the left. There is a rubber plantation at the entrance. ue on the Kaset Wisai-Suwannaphumi route for 10 kilometers. Turn right to Ku Ka Sing for 10 kilometers. Alternatively, take the Roi Et-Suwannaphum-Surin route (Highway No. 215) and continue onto Highway 214 for 60 kilometers until reaching a temple named Wat Ku Phra Kona. Opposite the temple is a route to Ku Ka Sing, which is about 18 kilometers further.