Singburi - Wat Amphawan - LP Charan

Wat Amphawan, originating from the late Ayutthaya period, was previously called Wat Bang Muang. The most striking feature of the ancient temple is its wooden scripture hall, which stands in the middle of a pond. This model example of Thai architecture has two rooms in all.

Some of the features of the hall are wooden bars, a two-tiered roof covered with earthen tiles and woodcarving with exquisite designs. The entrance door is primed with gold leaves, the window pane dividers, or mullions, are crafted into flowers and gourds, above the doors are birds on each side, and beyond them the radiant sun and moon are depicted.

Luangpho Charan Thitathammo is the abbot (86 years old in 2014), who is known for his healing powers.


Location
To get there, take a 5-minute ride on a long tail boat from Bang Yai District Office. Those driving should take the Bang Bua Thong-Taling Chan outer ring road, turning left at Tambon Bang Muang.


Address:  Mu 13, Tambon Bang Muang, Amphoe Bang Yai, Nonthaburi



Recommendation ***** (must see!)

Twice I came without any planning, twice I was fated and managed to see LP Charan.

Amulet counter

I usually don't rent amulets...but I do here as my way of showing my support and respect to LP Charan

Samut Songkhram - Wat Suan Luang

Local story - Wat Suan Luang was just a small temple then.  One day the chief monk found a Kumanthong floating down the river and brought it back to the temple.  That night he dream about the Kumanthong saying that it will help expand the temple.  Since then many devotees who came to pray either won lottery or got their wishes granted; hence donated a lot of money to the temple.

The original Kumanthong can be found in the Abbot's room, unfortunately he was out so I didn't managed to get a picture of it.


Address:  Ro Pho Cho Samut Songkhram Ban Bang Nang Chin-Ban Pak Nam Rd., Amphawa,
Samut Songkhram




Recommendation ***** (must see!)

A replica of the "original" Kumanthong