The largest Naga statue in Thailand at Tham Chaeng Temple, Phetchaburi Province
The belief in “Phraya Naga” mostly comes from the northeastern region, where there is widespread faith in the Naga. It is believed that the Naga live in the Mekong River, have great power, and take care of and protect people to be happy. This time, we will take everyone to admire the beauty and grandeur of another Naga, located at “Wat Tham Chaeng” in Phetchaburi Province. It is considered the largest Naga in Thailand.
For those who have plans to visit Phetchaburi, we would like to recommend another new landmark that is becoming popular among the spiritualists who travel to pay homage and ask for blessings from “Phra Pu Phaya Phetkiri Mahamuni Sri Sutthonakraj”, the first Naga statue in Phetchaburi and the largest in Thailand. It is approximately 31 meters tall and has a diameter of 2 meters. It is beautifully and magnificently colored.
“Wat Tham Chaeng” is located in Khao Yai Subdistrict, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi Province. Phra Maha Dr. Wichai Techathammo, the abbot of the temple, created the first Phra Pu Phaya Phetkiri Mahamuni Sri Sutthonakraj in Phetchaburi Province. And the largest in Thailand, approximately 31 meters high, 2 meters wide in diameter, Unalome shaped body length, 9 holes to pass through, 227 meters long, has a sapphire color or the green color of a beetle's wings, with dimensions because it is a delicate work in the form of a structure, delicate and beautiful patterns, and the coloring is beautiful and magnificent.