KANTHARAWICHAI COMMUNITY Maha Sarakham Province
Table of Contents Community History PAGR 1 ” Annual Festival Calenda 4 ” ” ” 8 ” Kantharawichai District Map ” ” 10 Outstanding Things of Kantharawichai District 11 ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” 23 ” References
Community History 1
Kantharawichai Community History Maha Sarakham Province Community History Muang Kantharawichai community It is one of the 11 districts of Maha Sarakham Province. Originally, it used to be an ancient city since ancient times. There is an independent governor called “The City of Kanthathirat” or called the city of Kanthavichai. According to the chronicle northeastern province by Ms. Amornwongwijit Compiled when holding the post of Permanent Secretary of Isan Province as the chronicle says Has said city of Kanthathirat was established in the year of the Snake, 147th Chula Era (1328 B.E.). This city has been in existence for a thousand years. There have been rulers of the city in rotation for many generations. Than Linzong era is a ruler Later, there was a tragic and terrifying story that was Thao Linzhong, who was the son of Thao Linthong. With a cruel heart Looking for a ploy to hold his father in prison and torture him until Lin Zhong’s father died. Derived from the reason that when the father dies, he will not rule the country instead Since then, the city of Khanthathirat it’s the end of time Not long ago, the city was abandoned for a long time, for a period of 1,089 years, King Chulalongkorn, Rama V, therefore graciously pleased to establish a new city named “The City of Kanthawichai” or City of Kanthawichai Kanthawichai city or Kanthawichai city As a city, there is a governor directly under Kalasin city. I would like to request an excerpt from the chronicle of Isan, part 4 of M.R. Amornwongvijit (M.R. Pathom Kanejorn) for readers to consider as follows: Chulsakracha 1236, Year of the Dog (B.E. 2417), Kalasin City Division Phraya Chaisunthorn The governor has a request to set up a deserted city. In the city of Thao Kham Mun The people of Maha Sarakham who emigrated to Thao Pia, the number of applicants totaling 2,700 people, came to be the governor. And set up Pee Wiang Kae, Pee Wiang Thor, Pee Chai Suriya and crazy magic Accepting the position of supporter, royal family, royal son, and assistant full rate Therefore asked His Majesty to set up abandoned houses as the city of “Kantawichai”, set Pee Khammun as Phra Pathum Wiset, the governor, and Pee Wiang Toh as the dynasty, and Peechai Suriya as the royal sons. Let Luang Chamnong loyal Assistant to government officials up to Kalasin City but the king of the city did not go down to meet the king in Bangkok, so there was not a lion. But received the position of idolatry According to Phraya Chaisunthorn’s statement only This year, Phraya Maha Pamat (Chun) was graciously appointed to act as the governor in Ubon, the 4th month of the 14th lunar month. This year, there was a solar eclipse at one o’clock. Hold it dark for a moment was enlightened according to the chronicles just appeared like this According to interior history, it is written that Phra Pathum Wiset (Golden) was the first governor. Found exactly the evidence that appeared. In the annals no but was the next Phra Pathum Wiset Phra Pathum Wisetkhammun He is the grandson of Phraya Khattiyawong (Si Sang), the governor of Roi Et. He is the brother-in-law of Phra Charoen Ratchadej (Hung), the second governor of Maha Sarakham. At that time, the local area of Kantharawichai city How many territories will not appear? Would be taken according - to the residence of the citizen (Number of citizens) requesting designation as a city because it appears that Ban Tha Khon Yang is a separate city that is far from the city of Kantharawichai 2
Only 11 km to the south is a city that depends on Kalasin. The city of Khon Yang was established before. Kantharawichai city for about 29 years, as shown in the annals thatIn 1207 (1845 B.E.), Phra Khamduan (Rekhamkon), Mueang Khamkerd, located at Tha Khon Yang, was appointed as (Phra Suwan Phakdi) the governor, and the viceroy of Mueang Kham was born. The Muang Kham dynasty was born as a dynasty. Ratchabutr Muang Kham was born as a royal son. Ban Tha Khon Yang was elevated to the city of Tha Khon Yang. Pay 5 taels per pound of fruit, totaling 10 chang per year in lieu of fruit, and bestowed Phra Suphanphakdi (Khamduan Rue Khamkon), 5 taels of money, and 1 betel nut tray. Satthon Praekan 1 Pin-up shirt 1 Trimmed turban 1 Gold embroidered fabric with lining 1 White silk blanket 1 Blanket 1 Phra Kham Duan was the governor of Kham born. Muang Nakhon Phanom bring family and political department Emigrated from Chao Anuwong, Vientiane, and raised an army to attack various cities in the northeastern region and forcibly become a host. joined forces to attack Bangkok in 1198, the Year of the Monkey, Atsaka (B.E. 2396), Phra Maha Amat (Form), and Phra Maha Songkram, who received royal command to enlist the citizens of the Northeast. managed to complete the family of Phra Lamduan which has a total of 1,875 people located in Ban Tha Khon Yang along with Phraya Khamdaeng which is a metaphor for the city of Khaduan along with the Political Department and a host of 933 people located in Tambon Sang Kradan Mueang Kalasin Province, both sub-districts were later raised to be the city as mentioned in the period of Phraya Chai Sunthon (postponed), the governor of Kalasin. In the year 1245 (B.E. 2426), Phra Suwan Phakdi (Khamduan), the governor of Tha Khon Yang, was dissatisfied with the administration of Kalasin. therefore asked to evacuate the family from Tha Khon Yang go to work in the city of Tha Uthen As for the city of Tha Khon Yang, there are only upbringings, royal families, and members of the country's preservation committee. As for events about the city of Kantharawichai Since it was established as a city for 8 years, ie Chulsakrat 1244 (B.E. 2425), Phra Pathum Wiset Khammun had a lawsuit against Phi Mueang Klang. (Maha Sarakham City) therefore has a royal command for Phra Pathum Wiset (Kham Mun), the governor of Muang Thong. Kantharawichai City with pia in the middle of the city (Maha Sarakham City) went down to settle the case in Bangkok, but it was unsuccessful, both of them died before Bangkok. The person who receives the position of patronage and Ratchabutr (Chai Suriya) is in charge of the country. But Pia Wiang Kae and Ratchabutr (Chai Suriya) saw that they were old people. Therefore along with the Political Department asking for gold (Grandson Phra Khattiyawongsa Chan) Roi Et city came to serve as governor. And asked Luang Si Songkhram Acting royal family Thao Sita Acting Luang Phakdi Assistant. There is a royal seal allowing all three persons to serve in government service as requested Continue to serve in the civil service Lu until Chulsakracha 1251 (R.E. 108) corresponds to the year of the Ox, 1889, March, the acting governor of Kalasin. (Royal Chiang To) and Kalasin Political Department There is a request letter for the Golden Thao “Phra Pathum Wiset”, Governor of Kanthawichai City May the royal family of Luang Si Songkhram be a metaphor. May Thao Had be the royal family. Asked Thao Sitha to be a royal son in Kanthawichai city, Thao Thongkham took notice to meet His Majesty the King in Bangkok, graciously granting him a certificate. Let Thao Thongkham be (Phra Pathum Special), Governor of Kanthawichai City As for the position of Uphat Ratchawong, the royal son, there is also a royal seal. Give as Kalasin City asks to go. It was concluded that Phra Pathum Wiset (Goldkum) had served as the governor of Kanthawichai City. Until the year 1900, the city of Kantharawichai was dissolved into a district named “Kantarawichai District”. Came up with Maha Sarakham Province until now Originally, the Kantharawichai District Office Was located in the area of Ban Kanthar School, on the bank of Nong Bua, in the south (where Ban Kanthar School is currently located) until the year 1915, when Luang Chanratakit (Chey) was a district chief, received budget money Create a new district office, therefore, moved the district office from the original place to be built at Ban Khok Phra The area of land on the Nong Bua side, to the north, is where the current district office is located. Until 1917, the name of Kantharawichai District was changed to “Khok Phra” District, based on the auspicious name of the standing Buddha image. Wat Ban Khok Phra (Wat Suwannawat) is The name of this Khok Phra district. It is well known until the year 2482, the government popularly changed the name of the government office, Khok Phra District, so the name was changed back to use “Kantarawichai” as before as long as today. 3
Annual Festival Calenda 4
Annual Festival Calenda Boon Koon Lan It is a merit-making ceremony to receive rice gifts by the 1st month which we call January every year. After harvesting rice, the villagers will bring the harvested ears together at the rice storage yard. There is a belief that rice is a living plant that has been treated that a god called "Mae Posop", which is a rice gift that raises humans. Making merit will have an evening prayer But eat in the morning To be auspicious for the paddy, When the monk finished eating breakfast, he would perform a rice-beckoning ceremony and tie their arms with holy thread among the villagers who attended the ceremony. For the reason that there must be a Boon Koon Lan Due to the farmer having finished harvesting rice, they will carry sheaf together at the threshing yard and then put them in piles lined up higher called Koon Lan. When the villagers want to make merit, they will arrange the courtyard as a place to make merit there is an invitation for monks to prosper the Buddha. Sprinkle holy water Stretch the thread around the pile of rice when the monks. There will be food. After the monk finished eating Therefore feeding people who come to participate in the merit event Boon Phawet Boon Phrawet or Boon Mahachat The merit of the 4th month or March that the northeast people continue to carry on is a big annual local merit event and a tradition of the Kantharawichai people. Maha Sarakham Province. Boon Phawet is related to the Jataka story. Phra Maha Vessantara Jataka shows the 10 virtues of the Buddha's last incarnation, who had diligently practiced in order to attain enlightenment as a Buddha. In the Isan dialect, "Phra Wet" is pronounced as "Phawet", so this merit is called "Bun Phawet". Boonphawad will be popular during the 3-4 months or around FebruaryMarch. It takes about 3 days to organize the event. Any village or community will organize this merit event will be told to brothers and sisters. Or nearby villages to help and make merit Causing connection and unity Boon Phawet will begin work from dawn so that the monks can complete all the sermons within one day, Kantharawichai villagers and participants will simultaneously parade a thousand cubes of rice around the pavilion. While the parade will hit the gong to beat the drums as well Thousands of rice carried will be worshiped along the flagpole tree in all 8 directions. Worshiped at the Hall Hold up on the pavilion to worship some sermons. (January) (March) 5
Songkran Day Songkran Day or Thai New Year is held in April every year. For the people of Kantharawichai, it is the day that they will be able to visit their elder relatives. The Songkran tradition has been around since ancient times. The Kantharawichai people have a popular activity to do. Giving alms to monks is considered to make merit and make merit for oneself. It is also a dedication of that charity to those who have passed away. Merit-making in this way is usually pre-arranged When it's time to make merit, they will bring food to offer food to monks at the temple hall, arranged as a gathering place for making merit. On the same day after completing the merit-making, There will be the construction of sand pagodas, which is an important tradition in the Songkran day of the villagers Kantharawichai and there is also watering, bathing Buddha images, and pour water on the hands of revered elders and ask for a blessing. and transporting sand to the temple Kantharawichai people consider merit making and starting something new. ( April ) ( May ) Bun Bang Fai People of Kantharawichai District participate in the Bun Bang Fai Festival in May every year. To promote tourism and generate income for the people by the people of Kantharawichai District Maha Sarakham Province Organizing a Bun Bang Fai event is a tradition to ask for rain with Phaya Tan according to the beliefs of Isan people. Resulting in more rain people of Kantharawichai District Therefore, the Bun Bang Fai tradition has been held continuously until the present. in order to worship Phaya Tan and promote tourism to generate income for communities and people in the area. ( June ) Bunsamha For the tradition of Bunsamha or Settlement, it is a tradition to make merit in the month of 7 or June according to the belief in the twelve and fourteen traditions. to dispel unlucky things from the province, and continue the traditions of Maha Sarakham Province. Activities within the event consisted of a ceremony to prosper the Buddha, 68 monks, an alms-giving ceremony offering breakfast food to monks and sprinkling holy water on the participants of the ceremony After that, a procession of 1,300 female dancers joined the Champasri and Kut Nang Yai dances at the 4 corners of the clock tower intersection. before moving to the intersection of four corners of the city To perform the ceremony to ward off harassment in all 4 directions, namely the north, the intersection to Ban Tha Prathai, the south, the Kaeng Loeng Chan intersection, the west, the physical education intersection, and east Ban Mo Intersection. 6
( October ) Boon Khao Pradab Din Boon Khao Pradab Din or Boon Duean 9 is a merit-making ceremony for Khao Pradab Din. It is a tradition that is popular on the 14th day of the waning moon of the ninth lunar month. It is called Bun Duean 9, Boon Khao Pradab Din. It is a merit made to dedicate merit to starving ghosts or relatives who have died. Pradab Din rice, including rice and savory dishes, along with betel nuts, cigarettes wrapped in banana leaves, and bananas, Take placed under the tree hanging on the branches along the temple wall, Or placed on the ground called "packed little rice" along with the spirits of relatives. Bring food to the monks and novices and dedicate merit to the deceased. by dropping water to give the ghost spirit. ( October ) Lai Rua Fai ( Illuminated Boat Procession ) The Lai Rua Fai Festival is one of the important traditions inherited by the Esan people during the end of the Buddhist Lent festival. Do it on the 15th day of the waxing moon to the 1st day of the 11th lunar month along the canal river. in Maha Sarakham Province It's called the Tai Yo Loi Fai Festival. which was held in the middle of Ban Thai Khon Yang Kantharawichai District villagers and students of Maha Sarakham University joined together to organize the Lai Rua Fai Thai Yo tradition to carry on good culture and traditions. It can be considered that the Lai Rua Fai Buddhist Lent is an ancient and beautiful tradition. It is a unique identity of the Tai Yo community. that has been conserved for more than 200 years. It is the way of life of the Tai people along the beautiful Chi River. In the evening, it will be Lai Rua Fai on the banks of the Chi River at Wat Charoen Phon. There are ancient dances, and fire boats, and many villagers will release lanterns to float in the sky. Loi Krathong Sai. The boat will be made in the form of animals such as fish, serpents, large frogs, and beautiful shapes. floating in the Chi River It is believed to be the worship of the Buddha's footprint. Exorcism Ritual Wipe away evil from yourself, your family, and your community. ( December ) Loy Krathong Day Loy Krathong tradition is a tradition that has been handed down since ancient times by the Kantharawichai people and continues the culture of Loi Krathong in the 12th lunar month of Thailand. On the Loy Krathong Day of the Kantharawichai people, there are many activities in the tradition, including beautiful Krathong contests, dances, Nang Nok Phamas contests, and Loi Khom. Most of the Loy Krathongs of Kantharawichai villagers will float at the Chi River. Because it is a river that flows through Kantharawichai. 7
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12 Praput MongKol Phra Phuttha Mongkol or Wat Phra Yuen is located in Kantharawichai District. Maha Sarakham Province Phra Buddha Mongkhon or Wat Phra Yuen (Wat Ban Sa) is a sacred Buddha image. Is a sacred object worthy of worship But the general public is popularly called the venerable monk Phra Yuen It is a Buddha image that relies on the mind of the Buddhists. It is worshiped by Maha Sarakham people and Buddhists in general. Standing Buddha statue It is a Dvaravati Buddha image built with red sandstone. Like the Ming Mueang Buddha image, These two Buddha images were built at the same time, namely When Kantharawichai District is dry. The man built the Ming Muang Buddha image. A woman builds a standing Buddha image Completed together and celebrated a huge tire. It appears that since the construction of the two Buddha images, it has been raining according to the season. The Yuen Mongkhon Buddha image is located in Kanthararat Subdistrict, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham Province. History of Phra Yuan of Kantharawichai City Venerable monk Phra Yuen (Wat Suwannawat) and Venerable monk Phra Yuen (Wat Phuttha Mongkhon), of them, are sacred and sacred objects. Which is worthy of worship and worship These two statues are popularly called by the villagers as “Luang Pho Phra Yuen”. They are sacred Buddha images that are the mascot of all Buddhists, especially the people of Kantharawichai, Maha Sarakham Province. And is worshiped by Buddhists in general, these two Buddha images are water baths Their height is about 8 cubits and their width is 2 cubits. Built with good laterite It is a popular Buddha image built in the Khmer period before the Sukhothai period, Luang Pho Phra Yuen both. Turning his face to the south The two Luang Pho Phra Yuen are about 1,250 meters apart. They are ancient sacred objects, invaluable according to legend. Or the history that can be confirmed from the Sema leaves buried near the Buddha image Written in Khmer characters that created the year of Huai Saeng 1399 B.E. At present, there are still letters appearing on the same leaves but they are very faded. According to the story passed down from generation to generation The old man said that he had heard from his ancestors that the land in this area was originally occupied by Khmers. Later, Vientiane has the power to take over from Khmer. There is a ruler who takes over from Khmer. There is an independent ruler called "City Kantang" or "City Kanthathirat" "Before the Year of the Snake, 147 Chula Era (1328 B.E.), the last ruler of the city was named "Tao Linjong", who was later given the title of "Luang Suan", had a wife named Bua Kham who ruled the people of large and small cities as well. Peace and happiness all along Thao Linzhong had one son named "Tao Lion" or "Tao Linthong", the son of Thao Linzhong. He was a very cruel and cruel person. The city governor, the father of the old age, therefore considered the person who would come to rule the country in his place. Being the ruler of the city in his place is not appropriate. Because the son has such a cruel and abusive character, it will cause trouble for the people due to the lack of mercy in knowing Thao Lin Thong.
13 Therefore, he was very angry with his father. So he complained about his father in various ways and forced his father to establish himself as city governor instead father does not agree Thao Linthong, the son Imprisoned, tortured by whipping, beating, beating, cutting through his body with a knife to force His father gave the city to him. Father could not agree. His father continued torture by imprisoning him in a dark room, forbidding food, forbidding water, and not allowing anyone to visit. apart from a single mother but it is forbidden to bring water and food to the father. Mother Linthong did not listen to her mother's request. with love and concern for her husband So she made a trick to bring rice and water to take the sabai cloth obliquely. Dip mashed rice mixed with water to visit her husband. Let the husband eat and sustain his life day by day, but not escape the sight of his sons. Thao Linthong, the son So the mother was forbidden to visit anymore. Thao Lin Chong hungered for food and water and suffered greatly. to death eventually but before the expiration of breath Thao Linzong prayed to the god of justice who resides on the earth: "With my pure heart, to hope for the peace of the country which is where I live, but the events in my life are likely to suffer greatly May I be born in a happy place, Buddha Ming Mueang Khok Phra Municipality Kantharawichai District Maha Sarakham Province And may human beings have a cruel heart, cruelty, lack of virtue, no truth, lying, deceiving, dishonesty, whoever from now on will be If you become the governor of this city May you not be happy and prosperous. May you suffer. woe May troubles and calamities befall you. When Linzong died Mrs. Buakham, the mother, then accused Thao Linthong, the son, of torturing his father to death. Thao Linthong was dissatisfied with anger and anger. and killed another of his mothers. When Thao Linzhong and Mrs. Bua Kham died Thao Linthong ruled the city "Of Kantathirat Sueb" since Thao Linthong ruled the city of Kanthathirat onwards. The city was in disarray. Prai Fah Pracharat has suffered Thao Linthong also felt uncomfortable physically and mentally. not eating and sleeping Even though he had a lot of wealth, therefore, looking for an astrologer to predict and say hello to the astrologer Thao Linthong had committed a terrible sin, punishing the result of his karma, causing trouble. It was the result of his father's steadfast prayer that cursed him before his death. coupled with the maternal killing of his mother In this regard, karma can be cleansed by building a Buddha image to dedicate merit to merit. to replace parents Let Luka guess the penalty, so Thao Lin Thong has created 2 Buddha images to replace his parents. One of the Buddha statues was dedicated in honor of his mother. Built outside the city wall, in the north direction, turning to the south. (That is Phra Phuttha Ming Mueang) that is enshrined at Wat Suwannawat when one of them is completed. He built a second-standing Buddha image to replace his father. built in the city wall turning his face to the south (The printing of the history of Luang Pho Phra Yuen has been wrong many times. This reprint is the most complete. Reverend Father Phrakhru Panyawuttichai The District Dean, who is the current abbot of Wat Phutthamon Khlong, has examined the evidence from the reference book. and assumed to be Wat Ban Sa (Wat Phuttha Mongkhon) has a similar appearance to his father and is built within the city wall. which has a canal that is visible to this day is a canal that connects Ban Sa - Ban Kanthar Between Ban Sa and Ban Sompoi Today, the condition of the canal is still visible. The Buddha statues built into the city walls also have distinct male features. The Buddha image that was built Outside the city wall that is enshrined at Wat Suwannawat looks like a gentle mother. Which was built outside the city on the north side according to the assumption that it was thought that This printing of Luang Pho Phra Yuen’s history would be most complete when Thao Linthong finished creating the two Buddha images. The restlessness of his breathing did not subside. Thao Lin Thong fell ill suddenly, just as an astrologer from Phimai City passed by. And asked to predict the fate of Thao Linthong’s life Astrologers have predicted that Thao Linthong will die within 7 days. But the advisors begged for his life, and the astrologer continued to predict If Thao Lin Thong built a reclining Buddha image with double the weight of gold again One suffering will be alleviated. Thao Linthong built a reclining Buddha image with gold according to the prediction of an astrologer. And then built an ubosot to cover the Buddha image But Thao Linthong’s sins are the most devastating, namely maternal killing therefore cannot be successfully built. Thao Linthong died. But before I die Thao Linthong prayed, “May I have a golden Buddha image Never let people see it. If anyone has the misfortune to see it, let that person fall ill. Perish and die.” Since then, no one has invaded the temple. (Golden Buddha) that has passed away for a long time. Until it became a deserted forest, thickly covered with trees, the golden Buddha image, so no one saw it If anyone is destined to kill you see it, it will cause sickness to death in every case. Its sanctity is rumored as long as it is today. Kantharawichai District Sangha with Luang Pu Phrakhru Prachakthammawichai (Former Dean of Kantharawichai District)with Luang Pho Phra Khru Panya Wuttichai, the district dean (Abbot of Wat Phuttha Mongkhon) Ban Sra Reverend Father Phra Khru Wichai Kittikhun Deputy Dean of Kantharawichai District (Abbot of Suwanmongkhon Temple), Ban Kanthar has been renovated into a bureau of meditation and meditation for the clergy and people who are interested in practicing Dharma in a shady place. It is very suitable for merit-making and is called Wat Phra Phuttha Saiyat. (Wat Don Phra Non) Luang Pho Phra Yuen Kantharawichai is worshiped by the people of Kantharawichai District and nearby people in general. At present, the temple together with the community has renovated the place to be spacious as a record to accommodate tourists who come to pay respects. along with a point to sell souvenirs and rent sacred objects The proceeds will be used to develop the temple and continue public activities.
14 Wat Si Maha Pho It is located at Ban Non, Village No. 5, Kanthararat Sub-district, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham Province. Wat Si Maha Pho There are 5 monks - novices allowed to set up a temple on February 2, 1784. This temple has built by Phra Kantharawichai. came up again for the people to worship Completed in 2000, with Mr. Om Pandorn along with his team as the designer and constructor. which has the appearance of the Buddha image is beautiful There are a lot of people who come to worship. In addition, the temple has built a new ubosot with ubosot pillars made of solid wood, very beautiful. There is a provost Pisan pohiharma as the abbot of the temple
15 Nong Bua Nong Bua or known as the “180 steps bridge, Muang Phra, Kantharawichai” It is a new check-in location. Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham Province This place is a source of water or a swamp used to store water for people in the neighborhood to use water. For agriculture, they grow various vegetables Including small and large animals such as teals and many other animals. This swamp area is also a place to relax or do a variety of leisure activities according to each person’s preferences together. And also a public area for exercise Cycling or doing activities of villagers, various traditional festivals, and Loi Krathong, and there is also a market area near the community. The market is held every day in the evening. This makes it the highlight of Nong Bua, 180 steps bridge, Kantharawichai city.
History of Wat Suwannawat is an important measure of Kantharawichai District Maha Sarakham Province It is enshrined as an ancient standing Buddha image made of red sandstone, presumably built since the Dvaravati period. In addition, within the temple, there is also an ancient Sim or an ancient ubosot that is full of beauty and interest. Until being regarded as one of the best Sims that demonstrate the craftsmanship of the Isaan era in the past, Suwannawat Temple enshrined the Ming Mueang Buddha image or the Suwanmalee Buddha image. It is an ancient standing Buddha image in the water bathing pose. The height of the whole body is about 8 cubits, and the width is 2 cubits. The eyes and body of the Buddha image are well made of laterite It is a sacred object that has been in the temple since the time the city of Kantharawichai was built more than 1,000 years ago. The Fine Arts Department has come to take care of the restoration of the damaged Buddha image and add the missing parts to make it beautiful again since 1996. 2460 The two Buddha images. And the votive tablet Kantharawichai is considered a sacred Buddha image that the people of Kantharawichai District and the people of Maha Sarakham Province pay their respects and faith. It is believed that it can inspire seasonal rain. And anyone who comes to pay homage or pray for blessings will have all their wishes fulfilled. 16 Wat Suwannawat Legend of Phra Buddha Mongkhon and Phra Buddha Ming Mueang said that The residence of Kantharawichai District is now a city named Kantharathirat City There is a Khmer governor Later, it became a deserted city, and the last governor of Kanthar Thiraj named Thao Lin Thong or Black Lion The Black Lion King had a cruel character and stole the throne from his father by imprisoning and starving him. Food until death and ordered to kill the mother who tried to secretly bring food to him. After the Black Lion King, when he had conquered the city, there was only an irritated heat. The astrologer suggested building a Buddha image to wash away sins. Thao Singto Dam, therefore, built 2 standing Buddha images, one in the middle of the city to commemorate his father, currently at Suwannawat Temple. Near Kantharawichai District Market and another outside the city to commemorate the mother. This standing Buddha image is currently under the Bodhi tree in Wat Phutthamongkol Ban Sa. And when the lion king died, the people of the city had to bury him in the forest outside the city and make him a monk. sleep over the grave It is now called Don Phra Non. It is said that anyone who sees this reclining Buddha will suffer bad luck due to the cruel currents of the Lion King. Nowadays, no one has seen this reclining Buddha image ever again. Inside Wat Suwannawat, there is still a SIM card. Or an ancient ubosot made of bricks and mortar that does not show the year of construction. It is an architecture that has been influenced by the Yuan craftsman without a front porch, and 4 rooms, full of beauty and interesting artistic features. Until being regarded as a Sim that shows the craftsmanship of Isaan craftsmen in the past as one of the best ever.
17 Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen History “Wat Buddhawanaram” or Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen Located at Ban Wang Nam Yen, Koeng Sub-district, Mueang District, Maha Sarakham Province, with an area of more than 30 rai, was raised to be a valid temple on November 22, 2012, under the Maha Nikaya Sangha. At present, Phra Ajarn Suriyan Ghospanyo, a famous monk He served as the abbot of Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen. The history of the construction of Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen was traced back to the year 2006 while Phra Ajarn Suriyan served as the abbot of Wat Burapha Thepnimit. Kuchinarai District, Kalasin Province, was a disciple. Reverend Grandfather Khamphan Kospanyo, a famous monk in the Northeast region makes people of Maha Sarakham people have faith Donate the land in the area where Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen is currently located. Let Phra Ajarn Suriyan build a temple, which Phra Ajahn Suriyan invited. By joining forces with relatives and disciples to develop this wasteland Until becoming a prosperous temple. Buddhists who pass through this temple area will find a permanent object such as a large golden teak meditation hall with 112 pillars, the largest in Thailand. Made from solid wood consisting of redwood, and padauk wood, decorated with golden teak, worth more than 80 million baht, and a large bell tower made of teak, etc. At the same time, the temple is under construction, the largest wooden chapel in Thailand. The construction has progressed by more than 30%. This is the highlight of Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen, which is the Thawornwat within the temple. All are constructed from wood with craftsmanship with exquisite craftsmanship Therefore, it is a temple that is beautiful and magnificent. Relatives both near and far who came to see Often take pictures to keep as a souvenir. In addition, there are also sacred things that are important in pairs with Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen that Buddhists who visit should not miss to see and worship and pray for blessings. For auspiciousness, there are 3 Buddha images, 5- inch lap size, made of pure gold. The total weight is more than 12 kilograms. All 3 golden Buddha images are paraded around the city every year in the Kathin festival. for Buddhists to worship Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen In addition to being the center of Buddhism religious people in the area Currently, it is also a religious tourist destination. One of the important cities of Maha Sarakham with each day. Buddhists near and far Come to see the Thavorn Wat, the magnificent woodwork inside the temple. Along with paying homage to the golden Buddha image for prosperity Master Suriyan said In order to facilitate the relatives who come to make merit. Whether it’s building a bathroom, toilet to be clean, hygienic, etc., and when the temple area is expanded. Causing the temple area on the south side, the parking area is divided into 2 plots because there is a creek blocking If the kith and kin get out of the car, they have to walk around, so it is not convenient. The temple has built a concrete bridge connecting the land of 2 temples and requesting permission from the province of the province and the Treasury, the Maha Sarakham area, which is licensed correctly. According to the law, at this time, the temple has completed the construction of the Naga concrete bridge. Making the relatives who come to make merit and practice Dharma Including coming to visit the temple was more convenient and the Treasury of Maha Sarakham Province presided over a ceremony to present land use documents to the temple, with Mr. Chokchai Dechamonthan, Governor of Maha Sarakham Province presided over the ceremony. Mr. Nilawat Soonthornniphat, the Treasury Department of the Maha Sarakham area, said that the Treasury Department had a duty to administer and procure the benefits of state properties, including providing services for government agencies. Religious use, Many temples have been allowed to use, and most recently, Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen. Request to use a public place for building a bridge across the creek. In order to facilitate relatives who come to make merit at the temple, therefore, support It also promotes religious and cultural tourism. Can generate income for the locality, this is a by-product that follows.
18 Kaeng Loeng Chan Kaeng Loeng Chan or Kaeng Loeng Chan Reservoir located in the west of the city of Maha Sarakham. Kaeng Loeng Chan Subdistrict, Mueang District, Maha Sarakham Province which can travel You can visit the evening atmosphere all year round. Within the area, there will be a public park. Health garden for relaxation The Kaeng Loeng Chan area is an area that is quite spacious. Shady trees suitable for relaxing and exercising there is also a pavilion, and a museum for people to pass by. Able to visit and relax It is also the location of a fishing station. Breeding freshwater fish for many provinces in the Northeast as well Kaeng Loengchan will be a place with people traveling to relax and relieve stress, especially students It is popular to sit and take pictures around Kaeng Loeng Chan during the evening time. The sun is about to go down It will be an area with beautiful light suitable for taking pictures. And Kaeng Loeng Chan is not the only area. Let people sit and take pictures alone. But Kaeng Loeng Chan There is also an area for people who like to exercise. Let’s exercise together as well. Whether it’s a park where people sit and relax, exercise, or play sports as well. In addition, Kaeng Loeng Chan also offers services for those who like to ride bicycles. There is a bicycle rental service for 40 baht per car as well, which will be able to cycle around the Kaeng Loengchan Reservoir straight away. Those who like to run will be able to run around the rapids for a distance of about 10.5 kilometers ever Suitable for people who are training for a marathon. This place is therefore regarded as the highlight of Kantharawichai city.
19 Kantharawichai silk History of Kantharawichai silk It is wisdom inherited from ancestors. In the past, silk weaving was an additional activity that each household weaved for use in the household. Most of the fabric designs were conveyed from the way of life, culture, and local environment, such as Sai Fon, Kret Tao, Dok Kaew, etc. of Kantharawichai District There are two patterns of silk that stand out, with the Phak Tiu flower pattern and the Mak flower necklace made by using Ikat fabric. What made the Ikat fabric The villagers will raise them to sleep in silk or silk. Silk is the cocoon fiber of the Bombyx mori butterfly in the family Bombycidae. It has white and cream hair covering its entire body. Wings have several light brown stripes running across them. When the larvae are white or cream worms, they have short appendages like legs at the end of their tails. Silkworms raised in Thailand feed on mulberry leaves. When the caterpillar is fully grown, it weaves around the cocoon to hatch into a butterfly. During this time, we can bring it to a boil so that the fibers can be weaved into cloth. The silk thread that the villagers Somphonrat used to weave into that cloth. Part of it comes from the cultivation of sericulture by the villagers themselves. Villagers have taken knowledge from here to make products. and made cloth for the body called silk can be sold as the district's own cloth that is unique to Kantharawichai City.
20 Chi Long The Khok Pa Yang Public Use Area (Chi Long) is a natural mixed forest. Located on the left bank of the river with good forest conditions, not far from the community in the past, the western ground was not separated from each other like today, the river will flow around this area all the way northeast. and the south, later, the narrowed area in the west It was eroded by the flow of water about 100 years ago, creating a new Chi River. causing the original river to be separated and abandoned. Converting more than a hundred rai of land into an island Due to the influence of nature caused the river to change its direction area that looks like an estuary on the west side The tide washed away the soil, rocks, and sand deposited into a large weir. acts as a natural water retention The water that has been transformed into a reservoir later to the present was told and called "Chi long" as long as today Therefore, it is one of the most attractive features. from the abundance of water available throughout the year The average water depth is not less than 3 meters, the average width is 60, and the meters distance is about 2,000 meters long. more than three hundred thousand cubic meters make various plants up dense and lush A variety of wild birds have resided in this area safely and have a plentiful food source. The Chilong River is also a natural resting place and can also cycle through the forest area. There are boats for tourists to paddle. and is a natural place to visit
Phra That Chom Si Samma Samphuthachedi is located in the Makha sub-district, Kantharawichai District. Maha Sarakham Province The relics contained in that pagoda It is a relic of the Lord Buddha relics obtained from an abandoned pagoda that was later told found while hiking in the province of Chiang Mai. According to the words of Phra Det Phra Khun Chao Khun Ratchawutthachan (Sawat Khantiwiriya) of Wat Phothisomphon, Udon Thani Province who was the first teacher in the life of Ajarn Pathompong Limcharoen The pagoda is contained in its own house. To worship according to the ancient Isaan style, one day when he was ready, he told Heard that Phra Peng (Chinese) in Udon Thani during 1968-1969 had hiked to the Chiang Mai area, meditated on the remains of an abandoned pagoda (not specified a clear place). Then there was a phenomenon as an ample soft light rising up and down the area of the abandoned pagoda itself. Therefore went to dig until found That the place contained the Buddha’s relics. And then brought back all the relics of the Lord Buddha and gave the royal grace to Phra Ratchawutthachan 21 Phra That Chom Si Samma Samphuthachedi
22 Wat Pa Wang Loeng History of Wat Pa Wang Loeng Tha Khon Yang Subdistrict Kantharawichai District Maha Sarakham Province It is a temple in the Dhammayut sect. with people having a lot of faith For the trace of faith the villagers respect Luang Pu Phra Maha Boonmee Sirithoro, a monk who practices well, practices and is respected by the people of the Northeast. And also made me understand the way of practicing the Dharma of Luang Pu Even though Venerable Grandfather is no longer on this earth, his approaches and teachings are still beautifully evident at this Wang Leng Forest Temple. Essential highlights of Wat Pa Wang Loeng When walking into the area in front of the temple, you will feel peace and simplicity according to the form of meditation in the northeast line. Which built temples in harmony with nature Through the front door of the temple, you will find the Luang Pu Maha Bunmi Pagoda Museum Which display of various monastic ceremonies and the history of Luang Pu arranged in categories, including the biography of Luang Pu, proverbs, dharma books, daily utensils In addition, there are Buddha images for us to worship in order in the temple area. The important thing is not to make loud noises. Because it is a disturbance for monks, novices, and those who come to practice the Dharma There are quite a few. If we want to go and offer food to monks Making merit should come in the morning. In front of the temple, there is a pavilion where people can wait to offer food to monks. Every morning, the monks will always go through this area for alms. After the time of the morning, the monks cannot interfere with the Dharma practice. And there is also a place where merit is given to fish. There is a Nong Bua reservoir beside the temple not far from the temple. It is another temple that is important to the community as well.
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