Wat Phroeng Akat

Ganesha in a seated position bestowing blessings, Wat Phorng Akat This Ganesha in a seated position is 49 m. high, excluding the base, and 19 m. wide. The skin is pink. There are 4 hands and a large black snake at the waist. On the head, there is a mala (hat). If you look closely, there is a Buddha statue in front of the hat, which is a replica of Luang Pho Sothon, with a lap width of 60 inches. At the bottom of the feet, there are statues of mice, which are believed to be servants sitting next to it. Around the base of Ganesha, there are 32 Ganesha statues in various positions arranged around it. The temple's main chedi is a 2-story cement building with 196 pillars in total. The relics of the Buddha were brought from India to be enshrined here. On the second floor, there is a chedi in the middle. On the roof of the chapel is a golden pagoda. At the four doors, there are giant gatekeepers standing guarding the door, two in each direction. At the back, there is a very large standing Buddha statue next to the chapel, with two giants guarding it on either side. 🕍 Wat Phrong Akat 📍 Tambon Phrong Akat, Amphoe Bang Nam Priao, Chachoengsao Province ⏰ 08.00-17.00 hrs. #WinterTravel #WatPhrongAkat #PaetRiew