Phrathat Bang Phuan

Phrathat Bang Phuan, is located in Wat Phrathat Bang Phuan/ Ban Don Mu, Tambon Phrathat Bang Phuan. This ancient pagoda which contains the Lord Buddha’s relics has long been respected and worshipped by the people of Nong Khai. The original pagoda was built with bricks in the local style of architecture, featuring an Indian stupa of the same age as Phra Phathom Chedi Then, its base collapsed in June 1970. The present pagoda which was renovated by the Fine Arts Department is an angular bell-shaped Chedi supportment by squar relic chamber similar to that of the Prang, with a tapering finial crowned by an umbrella. Its lower base has five tiers is 17.2 metres from the ground. The people of Nong Khai hold a fair to worship the waxing moon in the second lunar month every year. Within the temple compound, there are other interesthing ancient places such as Sattamahasathan or the seven important places in the history of the lord Buddha after his enlightenment, where he stayed seven days each in Bliss of Emancipation, and Sa Pappharanak or Phaya Nak (pond of the Naga serpent) where in the past the water was taken to bathe a newly appointed ruler of the town as auspicious gesture.