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Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
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Wat Prathat Lampang Luang (Temple of the Prathat Lampang Luang) { in progress, will reformat later} Pra-that = Buddha relic, typically bones and ashes believed to be gathered after the Buddha's cremation. The relic is installed in the main Chedi or 'Prathat' as called by the locals. Luang = Great, Big. 'Lampang Luang' probably refer to a greater or older or more important settlement. There is a village called 'Lampang Glang' nearby, 'Glang' = middle
Pra Chao Lan Ton (Buddha Lan Ton) in the main prayer hall
Pra That Lampang Luang Temple
Prathat Lampang Luang. The robe of the Prathat is being changed as per tradition for the beginning of the new year (photos taken on New Year's Eve_
Bullet holes on the railing of the Prathat, reputed to be fired by Nan Thipchang, the legendary folk hero, and ancestors of the House of Chao Ched Ton (Seven Princes) which rule Lanna as Siamese Vassal during Thonburi and Early-Mid Ratanokosin era.
