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Topic: Phra Pathom Chedi


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  Thailand Life - Phra Pathom Chedi
Phra Pathom Chedi is located in Muang District, Nakhon Pathom Province, 56 kilometers west of Bangkok.
The present chedi was built in the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV) to cover the old one that is believed to have been built some 2,000 years ago.
The temple that houses Phra Pathom Chedi is one of the six highest ranking royal temples.
www.thailandlife.com /thailand/phra_prathom_chedi.htm   (198 words)

  
 Nakornpathom, Background, general information, Lampang, Central of Thailand, Hotels and Resorts Reservation Online
Phra Pathom Chedi is the official provincial symbol of Nakhon Pathom.
The present Phra Pathom Chedi was built during the reign of King Rama IV in 1853, under his royal command, the new Chedi was constructed to cover the former Chedi of which the shape was of an upside down bell shape with a Prang top.
During the reign of King Rama VI, Wat Phra Pathom was renovated and later the temple became the royal temple of King Rama VI.
www.thai-tour.com /eng/nakornpathom/attractions.html   (2129 words)

  
 Nakhon Pathom Province in Central Thailand
Phra Pathom Chedi was the important structure of the kingdom.
A new community settled down after the renovation of Phra Pathom Chedi was completed in the reign of King Rama V of Bangkok period.
Situated to the south of Phra Pathom Chedi, Wat Phra Men is believed to have been constructed in the same period as Phra Pathom Chedi.
www.thaistudents.com /guidebook/provinces/nakhon_pathom.html   (1305 words)

  
 Nakhonpathom Hotels & Attractions, Travel & Holidays to Nakhonpathom, Thailand - Fargo Travel
Organized in the vicinity of Phra Pathom Chedi area, it features the processions with decorated floats, dragon and lion groups, as the bathing Buddha images rite and the rite to pay respects to the elder, the honorable persons.
Venue: In the precinct of the Phra Phatom Chedi, Amphoe Muang, Nakhon Phathom.
Typical fares are 10-15 Baht (for 1-2 persons) from Nakhon Pathom's railway station to the Phra Pathom Chedi, and 27 Baht for the 2-kilometre journey from the chedi to Sanam Chan Palace.
www.fargotravel.com /thailand/central/nakhonpathom.html   (1895 words)

  
 Kingdom of Thailand : Nakhon Pathom, Central Region
Phra Pathom Chedi On coming toward the city, the first glimpse of towering Phra Pathom Chedi is overpowering.
Wat Phra Ngam It is a short distance away from the Nakhon Pathom Railway Station, within the precincts of Wat Phra Ngam.
Phra Pathom Chedi Fair During the seven day fair in November, the grounds are packed with people.
www.kingdom-of-thailand.com /nakhonpathom.htm   (788 words)

  
 Nakhon Pathom Thailand - hotels information and travel guide
The town is dominated by the massive Phra Pathom Chedi, 127 metres tall and the most venerated Buddhist monument in Thailand.
The original chedi was built by the Mons in the 10th century, and successive renovations have placed a bigger chedi on top.
It is held on the grounds of Phra Pathom Chedi.
www.thailand-guide.org /thailand/nakhonpathom   (758 words)

  
 Phra Pathom Chedi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Phra Pathom Chedi (Thai: พระปฐมเจดีย์) is the highest stupa in the world with a height of 127 m.
In the 11th century it was overbuilt with a Khmer style prang, which was later overgrown by the jungle.
After 17 years of construction it was finished in 1870, and the population of nearby Nakhon Chai Si was ordered to move to the newly created town around the chedi.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Phra_Pathom_Chedi   (214 words)

  
 Thai Architecture: Phra Pathom, Nakhon Pathom
The major landmark of Nakhon Pathom city is the Phra Pathom Chedi, the world's tallest Buddhist monument, at 114 meters (380 feet).
The north 'viharn', or shrine, houses a standing Buddha statue.
All images copyright 2003 Patrick Ziltener, sociologist, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies, Cologne/Germany, and University of Zurich, Switzerland; pziltener@hotmail.com
www.orientalarchitecture.com /nakhonpathom/PHRAPATHOM.htm   (82 words)

  
 Nakron Pratom Information eHOTELBOOKING.com
From the Phra Pathom Chedi and other remains discovered in the city area, it is believed that the city was a centre of civilisation in that era.
While His Majesty was in monk hood, he travelled to Nakhon Pathom and found the Phra Pathom Chedi that he regarded to be the largest pagoda of all.
Later, he commanded that the name of Nakhon Chaisi be changed to Nakhon Pathom, but the name of the prefecture was still called “Nakhon Chaisi” until the reign of King Rama VII when the calling of the prefecture was ended.
www.ehotelbooking.com /ehotelbooking_Nakronpratom_hotelandresort.html   (1319 words)

  
 Ancient Nakhon Pathom
For example, Phra Pathom Chedi (The Great Pagoda) in Nakhon Pathom Province was originally built in the Dvaravati Period during the reign of King Mongkut (King Rama IV).
The priest, Prince Mongkut found the ruin of a large pagoda in the area of Nakhon Pathom Province, which was restored in the later reign and given the name, Phra Pathom Chedi.
In 1853, King Rama IV started to build Phra Pathom Chedito cover the ruin of the old pagoda, which was considered to be the oldest and highest pagoda in Thailand.
members.tripod.com /~tudtu/npatom5.htm   (532 words)

  
 Nakhon Pathom Info
In 1870, after the long restoration of the Phra Pathom Chedi, the population at the nearby Nakhon Chaisi moved in to the township of Nakhon Pathom.
The massive Phra Pathom Chedi is the city's major attraction.
The northern viharn at the main entrance to monastery houses a large standing Buddha, Phra Ruang Rojanarit, a restored image that was found by King Rama VI at Si Satchanalai.
www.traveller2000.com /province/nakhon_pathom   (536 words)

  
 phra_pathom_chedi/history.htm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The story of Phra Pathom Chedi National Museum began in the reign of King Chulalongkorn when Prince Damrongrajanubhap had set the plan to collect the antiques scattered in Nakhon Pathom.
Initially, the gathered antiques were kept in the veranda of Phra Pathom Chedi.
Then in 1911, the collections were shifted to the vihara opposite to the main chapel of the temple which was later called Phra Pathom Chedi Museum.
www.thailandmuseum.com /thaimuseum_eng/phra_pathom_chedi/history.htm   (150 words)

  
 Phra Pathom Chedi, Sanam Chand Palace, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Phra Pathom Chedi, Sanam Chand Palace, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
Nakhon Pathom is widely known for the large Phra Pathom Chedi.
The original Phra Pathom Chedi was probably the oldest Buddhist monument in the country.
www.thaiwebsites.com /nakhonpathom.asp   (401 words)

  
 Nakorn Pathom hotels and travel - activities and attractions in Nakorn Pathom
Phra Prathon Chedi is another ancient chedi and is second largest after Phra Pathom Chedi.
Within the Wat Phra Ngam grounds, a short distance from the province’s railway station, is a large molehill believed to be the base of a large ancient monument dating back to the same period as the Phra Pathom Chedi.
South of Phra Pathom Chedi is Wat Phra Men, another temple believed to have been constructed during the same period as Phra Pathom Chedi.
www.resorthotel.net /thailand/nakorn_pathom/thing_to_see_do.htm   (697 words)

  
 Th05 Phra Pathom Chedi - Sightseeing in Thailand pictures on Worldisround
The chedi is the oldest Buddhist monument in Thailand, and by far the most holy of all Buddhist structures in the country.
This land had Nakhon Pathom as its capital and Phra Pathom Chedi as the important structure in the kingdom.
The prosperous city was abandoned in the 12th century, but a new community was established after the Phra Pathom Chedi was renovated in the mid 1850's during the King Rama IV and V period.
www.worldisround.com /articles/159662/text.html   (446 words)

  
 The Rose Garden : Riverside   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The province features an ancient religious structure called “Phra Pathom Chedi”, the first religious landmark that signified the influx of Buddhism into Thailand.
Moreover, Nakhon Pathom is well known for pomelo, some call the Nakhon Pathom the sweet pomelo town.
Phra Pathom Chedi Festival The fair takes place annually from the 12th day of the waxing moon to the 4th day of the waning moon in the 12th month of the lunar calendar.
www.rose-garden.com /travel_resource/destination_guide.htm   (2962 words)

  
 Buddhist Channel | Travel | Thailand's 'First Temple'
NAKHON PATHOM, Thailand -- Of the approximately 27,000 Buddhist Temples in Thailand,
<< Wat Phra Pathom Chedi in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, is a structure that is visible for miles.
Pathom probably would not warrant a whole day to visit the temple, it would be ideal when
www.buddhistchannel.tv /index.php?id=18,1040,0,0,1,0   (1009 words)

  
 Nakhon Pathom chedi, Thailand, Bangkok, Thai
You cannot see the original chedi because it has been encased by the new chedi and nobody is allowed inside except the birds who can fly thru the holes.
Nakhon Pathom was a thriving cultural center for a millenia, and the stupa was restored several times over this period, along with many other stupas and temples.
In 1057, Nakhon Pathom was deserted, and it was eventually overcome by jungle.
www.thailandguru.com /leisure-day-nakhon-pathom-chedi.html   (669 words)

  
 phra_pathom_chedi/exhibition.htm
After the glorious period of Dvaravati, the historical account of Nakhon Pathom was evidently not recorded until in the Bangkok period when King Mongkut had occasionally visited Nakhon Pathom and later commanded the renovation of Phra Pathom Chedi.
The work was continued in the reign of King Chulalongkorn and at on time the area regained its importance as a state named Nakhonchaisri.
The exhibits shown in this part are a model of Pathomnakhon Palace which was the residence of King Mongkut during his visit to nakhon Pathom, Buddha images of the Bangkok period found at Phra Pathom Chedi and a model of the present day Nakhon Pathom town.
www.thailandmuseum.com /thaimuseum_eng/phra_pathom_chedi/exhibition.htm   (333 words)

  
 Phra Pratom Chedi - The Biggest Chedi in Thailand
The biggest chedi in Thailand is in Nakhon Pathom Province, west of Bangkok.
There is a big Buddha in front of the chedi on the right picture.
Area around chedi are all empty like this and picture on the right shows lots of shrines around the chedi.
www.thaistudents.com /guidebook/pathomchedi.html   (148 words)

  
 Phra Pathom Chedi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
This Chedi or pagoda is the tallest Buddhist monument in the world.
The golden-tiled dome of the chedi looks like an inverted bell and can be seen from miles away.
The famous Buddhist edifice can be reached by bus from the Southern Bus Terminal, by train from Bangkok Railway Station, or by car.
www.asiatravel.com /thailand/destination/PhraPathomChedi.html   (61 words)

  
 Paul's article - Phra Pathom Chedi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
This is indeed a very special chedi for the rulers of Thailand, since it has been the royal tradition the reigning monarch must offer candles and joss sticks whenever passing Phra Pathom Chedi.
However, in due course this was achieved and in 1870, the spire was raised during the reign of his successor, King Chulalongkorn.
Today, the chedi lies at the heart of a town that celebrates its 100th anniversary this year (the name Nakhon Pathom replacing Nakorn Chaisri somewhat later).
www.chezpaul.org.uk /buddhism/articles/chedi.htm   (1156 words)

  
 Backpack Thailand | Nakhon Pathom - Attractions
Within the precincts of the walls is a large mole-hill believed to be the base of large ancient monument about the same age as Phra Pathom Chedi.
The main interest here is a large collection of huge stone Buddha Images, about 5 metres high,the most beautiful of which is now a shrine at Phra Pathom.
At present all the buildings of the Palace are utilized as the Provincial Hall of Nakhon Pathom.
www.backpackthailand.com /central/nakhonpathom/see.htm   (460 words)

  
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It encases an earlier chedi, and attracts Buddhist pilgrims
Nakhon Pathom city is about 56 kilometers from Bangkok.
Phra Pathom Chedi Page 1 Page 2 Page 3
www.bangkoksite.com /NakhonPathom/NakhonPathom1.htm   (85 words)

  
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The Sala on the second level of Phra Pathom
Chedi was formerly used by the king to change
The Museum at Phra Prathom Chedi has a lot of
www.bangkoksite.com /NakhonPathom/PrathomChedi3.htm   (36 words)

  
 Introduction to Phra Pathom Chedi Web Site (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Phra Pathom Chedi is the oldest Buddhist monument in Thailand.
It is located in a region where Buddhism was first introduced here by Sona Thera and Uttra Thera in the fourth Buddhist century.
The present shape of Phra Pathom Chedi differs from the original one which was that of an overturned bowl in the Indian stupa style.
www.geocities.com.cob-web.org:8888 /thetropics/shores/7648/HTML/introduction.htm   (81 words)

  
 Stock Photograph of Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, Enthroned Buddha Statue at Phra Pathom Chedi - Search Photographs Photos ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, Enthroned Buddha Statue at Phra Pathom Chedi
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 Thailand Places of Attraction -- Phra Pathom Chedi in Nakhon Pathom (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Thailand Places of Attraction -- Phra Pathom Chedi in Nakhon Pathom (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)
Phra Pathom Chedi is one of largest chedis or pagodas in the world at 114 meters (380 feet) tall.
The chedi grounds consists of four 'viharns' or shrines, of which (the north viharn) houses a standing image of Buddha at the base of which contains the ashes of the King Vajiravudh (Rama the Sixth).
www.travexnet.com.cob-web.org:8888 /sites/pathom_chedi.html   (76 words)

  
 Thailand Paul's article Phra Pathom Chedi
Phra Pathom Chedi A little illustrated guide to Thailand's First Buddhist Monument from a visit in 1988 About 60km to the South of Bangkok, in the town of Nakhon Pathom, stands probably the earliest Buddhist monument in Thailand, Phra Pathom Chedi.
A few years ago, I had the great pleasure of visiting this place of worship...
Thailand Paul's article Phra Pathom Chedi - Phra Pathom Chedi A little illustrated guide to Thailand's First Buddhist Monument from a visit in 1988 About 60km to the South of Bangkok, in the town of Nakhon
www.thaipro.com /z1042b/984_thailand.html   (265 words)

  
 Thailand Life Phra Pathom Chedi
Learn about the life of a Thai teenager in Thailand through his own words and pictures.
homepage my country phra pathom chedi phra pathom chedi is located in muang district nakhon pathom province 56 kilometers west of bangkok the chedi stupa rises more than 120 meters into the air...
Thailand Life Phra Pathom Chedi - Learn about the life of a Thai teenager in Thailand through his own words and pictures.
www.thaipro.com /z1048a/105_thailand.html   (246 words)

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