Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon (Wat Phanam Yoi)

The Great Stupa is a large and exquisite stupa. It uses contemporary art from the Central and Northeastern regions, combining Phra Pathom Stupa and Phra That Phanom. The construction budget has been over 3 billion baht to date. It was built by “Phra Ajarn Sri Mahawiro”, a disciple of Phra Ajarn Man Phurithatto. The Great Stupa Chai Mongkol was designed by the Fine Arts Department. It is white and decorated with dazzling golden patterns. It is surrounded by small stupas in all 8 directions. It is built on an area of ​​101 rai, 101 meters wide, 101 meters long, and 101 meters high. The total gold spire is 109 meters. It uses 4,750 baht of gold, or about 60 kilograms. Inside the Great Stupa, it is like being in heaven. It is located in Nong Phok District, Roi Et Province. #ancientarchitecture#visitingancientsites #northernnortheastteam