Cultural tourism: Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan

#CulturalTourism #WatChediLuangWoravihara #100WaysToTravel #chiangmai Wat Chedi Luang is located in the heart of Chiang Mai, at 103 Phra Pok Klao Road, Phra Singh Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province. It was built during the reign of King Saen Mueang Ma, the 7th king of the Mangrai Dynasty. Originally, Wat Chedi Luang was called Chotikaram Wihan, which means a temple that is full of prosperity and brightness. Later, the name was changed to Wat Chedi Luang because in the northern dialect, Luang means big, referring to a large chedi. The area of ​​Wat Chedi Luang has many objects of worship, including Chedi Luang, Inthakhil, Yang Tree, Kumphan, and Rishi. The principal Buddha image in Wat Chedi Luang is Phra Attharot, which means the 18 Buddhas, referring to the 18 Buddhist principles.