Phra That Sri Khun

Nakhon Phanom is a province renowned for Phra That as tourists should not miss their chance in life to visit Phra That. Another Phra That warm visiting especially for Tuesday birthdays is Phra That Sri Khun which was discovered around in 1797 and restored in 1943-1947. Phra That Sri Khun is installed in the area of Phra That Sri Khun Temple or Phra That Kun, in another name. It is the second biggest temple, possessing various kinds of monk’s seats and all of them were built in plain style. Next to Phra That Sri Khun is a monastry, a sacred place of Phra That for those who were born on Tuesday. The top of Phra That resembles that of Phra That Phanom. The difference is that; first layer is divided into 2 parts of square and decorated by stucco design and second layer is shorter than Phra That Phanom. Inside Phra That contains the Buddhist relics of Phra Mokkhanlana, Phra Sareebhud which are Buddha’s chief disciples and Kasennen. The oblation consists of 8 joss sticks, 2 candles, a garland, a bunch of flower, pink fabric, Thai perfume, roasted sticky rice, Khaopong (a kind of snack). The legend of Phra That Sri Khun goes that worshipers will get double honor in return as a virtue.