Showing posts with label religion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label religion. Show all posts

Friday, April 3, 2015

Ho Phra Keo

Haw Phra Kaew is a former temple in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Setthathirath Road, to the southeast of Wat Si Saket.Ho Phra Keo Museum
Haw Phra Kaew is a former temple in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Setthathirath Road, to the southeast of Wat Si Saket. The interior now houses a museum and a small shop

Haw Phra Kaew was built in 1565 1566 on the orders of King Setthathirath.Ho Phra Keo
Haw Phra Kaew was built in 1565-1566 on the orders of King Setthathirath. The temple housed the Emerald Buddha figurine, which Setthathirath had brought from Chiang Mai, then the capital of Lanna, to Luang Prabang.

Bronze Buddha statues at Haw Phra KaewHo Phra Keo #2
Bronze Buddha statues at Haw Phra Kaew

Haw Phra Kaew was built in 1565–1566 on the orders of King Setthathirath.Ho Phra Kaew #2
Temple in Vientiane

Haw Phra Kaew is a former temple in Vientiane, Laos.Haw Pha Kaeo
Temple in Vientiane

Haw Phra Kaew is a former temple in Vientiane, Laos.Ho Phra Kaew
Haw Phra Kaew. Temple in Vientiane, Laos.

Haw Phra Kaew is a former temple in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Setthathirath Road, to the southeast of Wat Si Saket.Nice temple at Laos
Haw Phra Kaew. Temple in Vientiane, Laos.

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Khorat #2

This large temple is of interest because of three holy Khmer sandstone sculptures, of which Phra Narai (Vishnu) is the holiest, that were unearthed hereWat Pha Narai Maha Rat #1
This large temple is of interest because of three holy Khmer sandstone sculptures, of which Phra Narai (Vishnu) is the holiest, that were unearthed here

This large temple is of interest because of three holy Khmer sandstone sculptures, of which Phra Narai (Vishnu) is the holiest, that were unearthed hereWat Phra Narai Maharat #2
This large temple is of interest because of three holy Khmer sandstone sculptures, of which Phra Narai (Vishnu) is the holiest, that were unearthed here

Bung Talua lake and surroundings protected by thai royal army. Here, in Khorat, located biggest military base in Thailand. But moreover its very beautiful place.Treadmill in the park
Bung Talua lake and surroundings protected by thai royal army. Here, in Khorat, located biggest military base in Thailand. But moreover its very beautiful place.

Bung Talua lake and surroundings protected by thai royal army. Here, in Khorat, located biggest military base in Thailand. But moreover its very beautiful place.Rainy day
Bung Talua lake and surroundings protected by thai royal army. Here, in Khorat, located biggest military base in Thailand. But moreover its very beautiful place.

Clock tower in modern style at Bung Ta Lua ParkClock Tower
Clock tower in modern style at Bung Ta Lua Park

Bung Talua lake and surroundings protected by thai royal army. Here, in Khorat, located biggest military base in Thailand. But moreover its very beautiful placeBridge in Bung Ta Lua Park
Bung Talua lake and surroundings protected by thai royal army. Here, in Khorat, located biggest military base in Thailand. But moreover its very beautiful place

Bung Talua lake and surroundings protected by thai royal army. Here, in Khorat, located biggest military base in Thailand. But moreover its very beautiful placeChinese chapel in Khorat #2
Bung Talua lake and surroundings protected by thai royal army. Here, in Khorat, located biggest military base in Thailand. But moreover its very beautiful place

Bung Talua lake and surroundings protected by thai royal army. Here, in Khorat, located biggest military base in Thailand. But moreover its very beautiful placeChinese chapel in Khorat
Bung Talua lake and surroundings protected by thai royal army. Here, in Khorat, located biggest military base in Thailand. But moreover its very beautiful place

Khorat #1

One of the historical, restored city gates of Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) behind the water-filled moat. This gate is also known as Yamo Gate or Yamo Entrance.Yamo Gate
One of the historical, restored city gates of Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) behind the water-filled moat. This gate is also known as Yamo Gate or Yamo Entrance.

Long time ago canal served as a defense during the warsCity Canal
Long time ago canal served as a defense during the wars

Bung Talua lake and surroundings protected by thai royal army. Here, in Khorat, located biggest military base in Thailand. But moreover its very beautiful place.Park at night
Bung Talua lake and surroundings protected by thai royal army. Here, in Khorat, located biggest military base in Thailand. But moreover its very beautiful place.

Wat Sala Loi is an ancient temple believed to be fouded by Thao Suranari after victory over Chao Anuwong’s army in 1827Wat Sala Loi #2
Wat Sala Loi is an ancient temple believed to be fouded by Thao Suranari after victory over Chao Anuwong`s army in 1827

Restored city gate archtecture in Korat downtown. This gate is called Thao Suranaree or Yamo Gate.Thao Suranaree
Restored city gate archtecture in Korat downtown. This gate is called Thao Suranaree or Yamo Gate.

Little temple somewhere in KhoratKhorat #5
Little temple somewhere in Khorat

Wat Sala Loi is located to the northeast of the city Nakhon Ratchasima.Wat Sala Loi #1
Wat Sala Loi is located to the northeast of the city Nakhon Ratchasima.

Wat Sala Loi is an ancient temple believed to be fouded by Thao Suranari after victory over Chao Anuwong’s army in 1827Wat Sala Loi #3
Wat Sala Loi is an ancient temple believed to be fouded by Thao Suranari after victory over Chao Anuwong`s army in 1827

Wat Sala Loi is an ancient temple believed to be fouded by Thao Suranari after victory over Chao Anuwong’s army in 1827Chapel at temple compound
Wat Sala Loi is an ancient temple believed to be fouded by Thao Suranari after victory over Chao Anuwong`s army in 1827

Long time ago canal served as a defense during the warsCity Canal #2
Long time ago canal served as a defense during the wars

Little temple somewhere in KhoratKhorat #12
Little temple somewhere in Khorat

Little lake at monastery compound. This temple has a Khmer sandstone sculpture of Phra Narai (or Vishnu)Wat Pha Narai Maha Rat #3
Little lake at monastery compound. This temple has a Khmer sandstone sculpture of Phra Narai (or Vishnu)