Wat Sothonwararam Worawihan
History
Wat Sothonwararam Worawihan is an ancient temple established alongside Chachoengsao town where is enshrined Luang Por Sothon, a revered Buddha statue for Padrew locals and people everywhere from the past. It is located around 2 kilometers from the market town. It was originally a private temple created at the end of Ayutthaya era. According to historical records, it was named "Wat Hong" because of "swan pillar" in the temple, a tall pole with a swan on the top. It later broke and fell to the ground leaving only the pole, so someone managed to hang a flag in its place hence, "Wat Sao Thong". When the pole broke in half, it was called "Wat Sao Thong Thon". While "Wat Sothon", which means "pure" and "sacred" was called by the name Buddha Sothon or Luang Por Sothon that has been enshrined in this temple. Later, Wat Sothon was adopted as a third class royal temple of the Worawihan type and named “Wat Sothonwararam Worawihan” by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on August 8, 1958.
Address : 134 Thepkunakorn Road, Na Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Chachoengsao District, Chachoengsao Province
Contact : 038-511048 , 038-511449
Time : Open daily 07:00-17.00
Journey :
Highlights !!
Worship Buddhist Sothon
Worship Buddhist Sothon
Wat Sothonwararam Worawihan An ancient temple in Chachoengsao. It is enshrined Buddhist Sothon. The Buddha of worship. And people from different countries come to the past. Located on Mahaphant Road. About 2 km from the city center.
Address : 134 Thepkunakorn Road, Na Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Chachoengsao District, Chachoengsao Province Time : Open daily 07:00-17.00
Core with Boiled Egg or Thai Dance
Core with Boiled Egg or Thai Dance
The sacredness of Luang Por Sothorn made the people come to worship as many as the eggs with boiled garlands or offerings. But there is one belief is not to ask not to be a soldier. Because it is told. I like to be a military to protect the country.
Address : 134 Thepkunakorn Road, Na Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Chachoengsao District, Chachoengsao Province Time : Open daily 07:00-17.00
The Invitation of Sothon, the Venerable Father, from Water Remembrance Day
The Invitation of Sothon, the Venerable Father, from Water Remembrance Day
The invitation ritual of Sothon, the venerable father, from Bangpakong River is a tradition held on the 14th night of the waxing moon of the 5th month every year which has long been carried out since ancient times. It was a celebration of floating Sothon the venerable father in the past: when the villagers saw the floating statue, they helped each other to pull the statue from the river using ropes, however, they were not able to do it. Therefore, they went to ask the guru and then arranged a sacrificial ceremony according to the traditions before putting holy thread on the hand of the statue and inviting the statue of the venerable father onto the bank successfully. After that, the villagers invited the statue to be placed at Sothonwararam Worawiharn Temple, 248 years ago. Sothon the venerable father’s holiness and power made people from all over the country believe in him and regularly travel to pay respects. The statue is considered a holy and respectable itemof Chachoengsao. During the event, there is a performance of the past events when the villagers invited Sothon the venerable father’s statue from the Bangpakong River. It is also a remembrance of the history and background of the monk, as a reminder for the youngsters nowadays of the traditions and Sothon the venerable father’s background.
Address : 134 Thepkunakorn Road, Na Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Chachoengsao District, Chachoengsao Province Time : a tradition held on the 14th night of the waxing moon