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Formerly called Wat Pa Yia (bamboo forest), this is where the Emerald Buddha image was found. Thus the name of the temple was derived.
On 21 Oct 1990, Buddhist clerics and laity agreed to build the Jade Buddha (commonly called Phra Yok Chiang Rai) to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Princess Mother's birthday. The Buddha image was officially name Phra Phuttha Rattanakonnawuttiwatsanuson Mongkhon, which means the Buddha who is the source of gems.
In the main prayer hall tands a huge bronze Buddha image in the posture of "sub-duing mara, or demon". This is commonly known as Phra-Chao Lan Thong in Chiang Rai. It was transferred from Wat Phra Chao Lan Thong to this temple in 1961. The main hall itself was built in 1960 in the neo-Lanna style with double-tiered roof decorates with colored glass along the eaves and the beams. The front portal posts and gable are decorated with intricate golden patterns. The doors are showpieces of northern wood-carving techniques.
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2008-10-02 09:56:16
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Johnny Bee
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 The founding of the what now known as Wat Phra Kaew in Chiang Rai is obscure. The temple was known as Wat Pa Yeah, the Temple in the Golden Bamboo Forest
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2008-10-02 09:57:59
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Johnny Bee
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 It was in fact surrounded by this beautiful, useful bamboo, until 1434 (B.E. 1977) when its chedi was struck by lightning revealing the Phra Kaew Marakot image within. At that point its name changed to Wat Phra Kaew.
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2008-10-02 09:59:49
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Johnny Bee
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 Wat Phra Kaew was appointed the First Royal Temple of Chiang Rai on 31 May 1978 (B.E. 2521).
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2008-10-02 10:02:45
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Johnny Bee
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 The Chedi, at Wat Phra Kaew, Chiang Rai
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2008-10-02 10:04:15
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Johnny Bee
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 The Phra Kaew Marakot had remained at Wat Phra Kaew, Chiang Rai for 43 years before its discovery 1391-1434 (B.E. 1934-1977) and remained for two years thereafter, when it was removed to Lampang in 1436 (B.E. 1979)
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2008-10-02 10:08:38
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Johnny Bee
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 Viharn,at Wat Phra Kaew, Chiang Rai
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