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Wat Sawang
Arom This monastery, situated in Amphoe Muang, is a centre of Buddha
image sculpting, the technique of which was handed down from Ban Chang
Lor school in Thon Buri. The collection of Nang Yai, a king of shadow
play, at Wat Sawang Arom with 300 pieces in good condition is the most
complete in Thailand.
Chaksi
Reclining Buddha This highly revered Buddha image is housed at Wat
Phra Non Chaksi, three kilometers from the township. The Buddha image
itself is almost 46 meters long and is open daily to the public.
Wat Na
Phrathat This monastery first called by the villagers "Wat Hua Muang"
and later changed to the present name, is located west of the Chaksi Reclining
Buddha in Tambon Chaksi, Amphoe Muang Sing Buri. It houses a very old
prang which is assumed to have been built during the ancient Khmer's glory.
Wat Phikun
Thong Called "Wat Luang Pho Phae" by the villager, it is some nine
kilometers from Wat Phar Non Chaksi (Chaksi Reclining Buddha) in Tambon
Wihan Khao, Amphoe Tha Chang. People from all directions like to come
to this monastery to pay their homage to Luang Phaw Phae. The main attractions
of this monastery are (1)Thailand's largest sitting Buddha image called
"Phra Yai Prathanphon" or "Phra Phuttha Suwan Mongkhon Mahamuni" constructed
by Luang Phaw Phae, and (2) Dharma Garden, a peaceful corner for mind
purification.
Monument
Of Heroes And Khai Bang Rachan Park Khai Bang Rachan Park is an arboretum
for relaxation having a monument concerning the heroes of Bang Rachan.
The inauguration ceremony for this monument was performed by the present
King Rama IX. The figures on the monument refer to the villagers of Bang
Rachan who performed a unique performance in Thai history during the reign
of King Ekkathat in 1765 through fighting against the Burmese enemy pact
of whose armed forces passed by Bang Rachan. Despite being many more troops
than the villagers, the Burmese troops had to make eight attacks against
the village before it was defeated due to its shortage of weapons. Rich
heroic performance has been currently appraised among the Thai. The fortress
seen in the park area is the replica imitated from the ancient actual
design. There are some important statutory monuments such as Wat Pho Kao
Ton (Nine Bodhi Trees Monastery), a Vihara housing the statue of Phra
Archan Thammachot, a Buddhist monk who was an outstanding leader of Bang
Rachan villagers at that time. The Park is located 13 kms. away from town
on Sing Buri-Khai Bang Rachan Suphanburi Road.
Wat Phra
Prang and Noi River Kiln Site This is located in Tambon Choeng Mat,
Amphoe Bang Rachan, some 17 km. from Sing Buri township, the Wat contains
within its precincts a Prang assumed to he constructed during the reign
of King Narai the Great. The Prang measures 60 m. high with 20 m. wide
at its base. There is a hill topped with a reproduced Buddha's footprint
within the Prang. In addition, traces of 3-4 ancient kilns dating back
to Ayutthaya period had been found in a nearby area. The kilns were relatively
large and once produced various kinds of pottery such as jar, bowl, mortar,
pot, gable top, floor tile, etc.
In Buri
National Museum There are several
exquisite archaeological subjects such as King Rama V's palanquin, large
shadow play characters of Wat Prasuk, various monk ranking ecclesiastical
fans from the period of King Rama V, Green Stone Buddha Image, ancient
sugar cane crushing machine, etc. Near the museum lies Wat Bot, an old
monastery having a most unusual style of construction, e.g., using the
iron rails as the core of the lower part, and the entire Ubosot is of
wooden work having splendid craftmanship on its carved door and window
panels.
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