The 11 most beautiful temple statues in Thailand
So, yesterday, we gave you an idea of what Thailand actually is. It’s a place of Culture and spirituality. You can get both amusement and enjoy Culture at its peak in Thailand. Today we will give you a complete guide to the eleven most magnificent monuments of Thailand. All these statutes have a meaning to tell you. Among these, some are the oldest temples of Thailand. The statues and figurines of Thai can blow your mind without a least doubt. The Thai Culture leaves it’s footprints with excellent craftsmanship of the Buddha statues. The most celebrated of Thai temples include the Guardian temple, the Glass temple and the Yaksha temple but let us tell you that there is lot more than these. So don’t miss a word of this article to get a complete knowledge about the magnificent statues of Thailand. Enjoy exploring!!
- Wat Mahathat’s Buddha Head:
Truly an excellent masterpiece. It attracts a great number of both foreign and locale tourists. With the organic look, it stands to flock visitors to this once great ancient city. Whenever you visit Thailand, never miss to praise this oldest statue of Buddha head. It dates back to the attack of Burmese army on the Ayutthaya. The army destroyed a number of statues. The secrets of the statues also remained unveiled with their destruction. They removed the heads from the Buddha statues. One of the heads remained and still stands there to stun you with its beauty. It provides a haunting sight to the spectators with the banyan tree roots covering all the sides of the Buddha head. The most surprising element remains that roots still grow on all sides but without covering the face. So this historic statue has definitely something to tell you. Its an embodiment of the Thai Culture celebrating its rich history. With its jaw dropping craftsmanship, it’s sure to give you Goosebumps!!!
- Wat Pho’s Reclining Buddha:
Another masterpiece indeed. Wat Phra Kaew is the most famous of Thailand’s temples. However, in it’s next door neighbour Wat Pho dwells the 46 metres long statue of Buddha. With its golden glamour it forms the most beautiful sight of Buddha. It grabs the likeliness of all the spectators. It represents Buddha in the state of entering Parinirvana or Nirvana after death. It gives you the message of tranquillity and peace in the posture of Buddha. In this state Buddha gives the Dikhsha of Nirvana and immortal self. With its calmness, Reclining Buddha remains to give you the truth of life.
- Krabi’s Tiger Cave Temple Buddha:
This temple is a must see in Thailand. It records many beautiful statues. The most admirable among these is the huge golden Buddha smiling at you from the top of the temple. This temple located at a height of 1247 steps is sure to give you some much needed exercise to reach its summit. It seems as if with the mesmerizing beauty of the shining peaks and the top views nature worships Lord Buddha. The gruelling beauty of the mountains is sure to drive you wild with enthusiasm. So don’t fail to visit this temple in nature’s lap and get some fresh vibes.
- Wat Phra Kaew’s Giant Yak:
This temple is admirable for the intermixing of the Hindu culture. The Yak or Yakshas are a crucial part of the Sindhu mythology. They are giant creatures with an intimidating nature. They are benevolent in temperament. In Bangkok’s Grand Palace, they stand as a guard welcoming you. With swords in hand, they vow to protect you from all evil forces. These are replicated in Suvarnabhumi Airport. So once you visit Thailand, don’t forget to meet the Yaks and admire the excellent work of art. You will sure be mesmerized to witness the fusion of two cultures.
- Wat Phra Kaew’s Emerald Buddha:
Dating back to the 14th Century, this statue of Buddha is carved out skilfully only from a single piece of Jade. It earns the fame of being the most beautiful and reverend statue in the “Land of Kinnars”. The statue situated in an Ornate hall will leave you dazed with its magnificent ambiance. The King of Thailand only has the lucky fortune of changing the apparels of the statue all through the year. A visit to this Emerald statue it’s sure to blow your mind with its exceptional craftwork.
- Wat Pai Laem’s Guanyin:
This definitely increases the adornment of the Koh Samui Island. Here you are sure to create some everlasting memories. This place marks the fusion of the Chinese culture. Guanyin, the goddess of compassion and mercy awaits for you in her 18 arms resting her feet on the crook of a dragon. With the Chinese style features, it increases the glamour of the lake it resides in. Its surely worth a visit once you land up in Samui.
- Wat Rong Khun’s Statues:
The intricate beauty of the Chai Rai’s Wat Rong Khun temple is ready to amaze you. The striking beauty of the intricate, ornately carved figurines throughout the grounds will give you a stunning experience. It’s sure to enhance your photographs with statues of both Buddhist and Hindu mythology. So once you visit there, get set to be enchanted by the fearsome Naga to the God of Death. And guess what? Rahu with the whole of an eerie sea of souls stands to welcome you with its hands stretched desperately up towards the Cosmos. So do visit to stun yourself by praising one of the greatest artefacts.
- Erawan Shrine:
It seems that you even have Brahma temples in Thailand. It celebrates the immortal self of the creator. Bangkok houses this small shrine of Phra Phrom representative of Brahma, the Hindu deity. Decked in golden colour, it portrays Brahma in his three headed form. With the backdrop of a charming architecture, the statue sits as a beauty of it’s kind. You can even get the charm of Thai dancing in the temple premises. It forms an important location for the Thai dancers. However, unfortunately in 2015, the temple was polluted with the attack of terrorists killing a lot of devotees. This place undoubtedly forms the cultural hub of Thailand fusing Indian cultures into it. So don’t miss to seek the blessings of Brahma.
- Chachoengsao Province’s Ganesh Statue:
Ganesh is known as Phra Phikanet in Thailand. In spite of being a Hindu deity, Lord Ganesha is an important god of the Thai Culture. This further strengthens the links between Thai and Indian traditions. With the large reclining posture of Ganesha, Chachoengsao’s Wat Saman Rattanaram worships the God of fortune and success. With two other Giant statutes of elephant headed God, the colours will give you a striking experience. This temple is a must visit if you want to see the beauty of Indian culture in Thailand.
- Phuket’s Big Buddha:
Much like the Giant Buddha in Bodh Gaya, Thailand gives you the magic of a 45 metres tall Buddha statue carved in white marble. In the sitting mudra, it’s the most magnificent and prettiest statues on the land. It forms the attire of a hill summit. Anyone who completes this magical journey to the hill summit are greeted by this beautiful statue with the electrifying sun view of the Chalong Bay. Buddha from the top of the hill is visible all over Southern Phuket providing a soothing visualisation to the devotees from near as well as from far.
- Wat Muang:
Engineering marks it’s peak with the 92 metres tall Buddha statue in Wat Muang’s Ang Thong Province . It is the largest statue in Thailand and the ninth largest in the world. With the greatest feat of artwork it rests high up in the sun enhancing its bright gold colour more. It’s a pleasure to witness such a high statue with so minute details of artefacts. Kudos to engineering technology!!! This temple also houses amazing Naga statues and Buddhist shell creepy idols of humans in distress. These views are sure to teach you some life changing skills. So do visit this temple and be a cultural maniac.
So this was a complete picture of the magnificent temple statues of Thailand which you must visit. The fusion culture is sure to drive you crazy. So take some time out from your busy schedules to spend in the lap of nature experiencing Culture at its height. We will be back with informative stuffs for you. Stay connected with us and take care.