Wat Chamthewi (Lamphun Town Municipality)
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temple, buddhist temple
Wat Chamthewi (also spelled Wat Chamdevi) or Wat Ku Kut (วัดจามเทวี หรือ วัดกู่กุด), commonly referred to a Ku Kut (กู่กุด), is located on the Lamphun-San Pa Tong Road and built in 1298 B.E. in the Lawo (Lopburi) style. The Chedi is a square structure similar to Buddhagaya in India. Around the Chedi are levels of arches holding a total of 60 Buddha statues. Ashes of the queen are enshrined within the Chedi.
Wat Chamthewi, วัดจามเทวี, is located in Tambon Mueang Nga, Mueang Lamphun District, Lamphun Province, Thailand. Dating back to 749 AD, Wat Chamthewi is considered to be one of the oldest temples in the Northern provinces of Thailand. On the grounds of the temple stands a beautiful Chedi known as "Suwan Chedi Junkote". Its architectural style is that of the Haripunchai period with a square structure that resembles a pyramid and is similar to the Buddhagaya style of India. Each tier of the Chedi is decorated with ancient Buddha images and enshrined are the ashes of Phra Nang Cham Thewi (Queen Cham Thewi).
Wat Chamthewi, วัดจามเทวี, is located in Tambon Mueang Nga, Mueang Lamphun District, Lamphun Province, Thailand. Dating back to 749 AD, Wat Chamthewi is considered to be one of the oldest temples in the Northern provinces of Thailand. On the grounds of the temple stands a beautiful Chedi known as "Suwan Chedi Junkote". Its architectural style is that of the Haripunchai period with a square structure that resembles a pyramid and is similar to the Buddhagaya style of India. Each tier of the Chedi is decorated with ancient Buddha images and enshrined are the ashes of Phra Nang Cham Thewi (Queen Cham Thewi).
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 18°34'53"N 98°59'46"E
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- Wat Buddha Hariphunchai 2.3 km
- Wat Doi Ti 6.8 km
- Wat Doi Sapphanyu (Wat Nam Bo Tib) 21 km
- Wat Mai Nong Hoi 22 km
- Wat Aranyawat 29 km
- Wat Numtok Maeklang 36 km
- The Great Holy Relics Pagodas 55 km
- Wat Phing Kharam 70 km
- Wat Lai Kaeo 71 km
- Ton Tong Municipality 3.5 km
- Mueang Nga Municipality 3.5 km
- Nong Tong Municipality 6.1 km
- Ban Klang Municipality 8.2 km
- Pa Sak Municipality 8.6 km
- Mueang Chi Municipality 13 km
- Si Bua Ban Municipal Area 14 km
- Makhuea Chae Municipality 15 km
- Ban Thi Municipality 17 km
- Tha Sop Chai Municipal Area 24 km