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Wat Ku Tao, Chiangmai
 
The temple is near the Chiang Mai Stadium.  It is noteworthy for an unusaual bulbous pagoda.  The structure is decorated with colourful porcelain chips and is believed to represent five Buddhist monk's alms bowls which symbolise five Lord Buddhas.

How to get there: Located on Chotana 4 Road.  Along Phrapokklao Road at Phratu Chang Phuek, turn right, keep left, find a notice of the temple and turn left along a small lane.

Comment# 1 at: 2008-11-06 15:05:14 Comment by: TT


Wat Ku Tao or the old name called 'Wat Wayruwanaram.' is situated in town. The Chedi was built in 1613 A.D. in the shape of five guards of diminishing sizes and beautifully decorated with colored porcelain, representing five lord Buddhas.

Comment# 2 at: 2008-11-06 15:06:27 Comment by: TT


The Name "Ku Tao" derives from its characteristic water melon (which is tao in the northern dialect) shaped chedi. All five are decorated with intricate pieces of colored porcelain. This temple is also known as Wearuwanaram Vihan. Which suggests that the vihan is located in a forest of bamboo. Wat Ku Tao is located behind the Municipal Stadium (Sanam Gita).

Comment# 3 at: 2008-11-06 15:13:37 Comment by: TT


This influenced diffused into the lanna area from the burmes workporce of the british timber exporters.

This chedi has been dated to the early 16 TH century A”D” and may have been restored once during the reign of King Rama V.

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