Wat Pa Phu Kon Explained

Wat Pa Phu Kon
Native Name:วัดป่าภูก้อน
Native Name Lang:th
Location:Udon Thani, Thailand
Coordinates:17.9229°N 102.1182°W
Religious Affiliation:Buddhism
Country:Thailand
Functional Status:Open
Year Completed:2013

Wat Pa Phu Kon (Thai: วัดป่าภูก้อน|link=no) is a Buddhist Temple located in Udon Thani, Thailand. The temple serves as a place of pilgrimage for practitioners of the Buddhist faith.[1]

History

The Wat Pa Phu Kon temple complex was built between 2010 and 2013. The construction cost 320 million Thai baht, with the funds used for construction being donated by a Thai donor in honor of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.[2] The complex is centered around the Great Wihan, the largest component of the temple. In addition, a number of smaller buildings are located around the complex. One of the most notable features of the temple is a 65 foot long statue of a reclining Buddha. Said statue was built with white marble blocks imported from Italy and then sculpted in Thailand. The temple also features a 25 meter high golden stupa.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: วัดป่าภูก้อน. watpaphukon.org. 2018-03-29.
  2. Web site: Wat Pa Phu Kon. Udon Thani Attractions. en. 2018-03-29.
  3. News: Attractions : Wat Pa Phu Kon. tourismthailand.org/. 2018-03-29. en.