Rai Taeng Thong Temple, Nakhon Pathom Province

Today, let's stop by to visit a place near Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom Province. Before going on a tour anywhere else, we must start with something good, such as paying homage to the Buddha and increasing our auspiciousness. Let's go straight to Wat Rai Taeng Thong. Many people may have heard of the reputation of Luang Pu Liu and the Turtle King. They are located here. Let's come and make merit. Wat Rai Taeng Thong is a famous temple located in Kamphaeng Saen District, Nakhon Pathom Province. It takes only 1.5 hours from Bangkok. The highlight of this temple is the statue of Luang Pu Liu sitting on the back of a large Turtle King. It is 8.5 meters high. Many people come to pay homage and make merit. There is also a belief that crawling under the Turtle King's belly will make you live as long as the turtle, your body will be strong, and you will be free from illnesses. Another thing that those who are into making merit must not miss is the sacred objects of Wat Rai Taeng Thong because they are said to be famous for their Buddhist virtues, metta mahaniyom, and good business. As for the history of Luang Pu Liu, surname Tang, because his family was poor, Luang Pu Le learned various craftsmanship skills along with farming to use as a career because his father was a skilled carpenter. When he grew up, he was widely recognized for his craftsmanship skills. He also had knowledge of all kinds of herbal medicine because Luang Pu Liu had a good memory. He even became the village's doctor. He is considered a revered monk by the people of Nakhon Pathom and has disciples all over the country. Therefore, a statue of Luang Pu Liu sitting on a turtle house was created in the temple. As a result, people often come to pay homage. When people come to pay homage and ask for blessings, in addition to flowers, incense, candles, and applying gold leaf to Luang Pu Liu, the temple also provides morning glory as a way of making merit for the turtle house. After we are full of merit, we can walk around the small market of the temple where people in the community come to sell things. It is a way to buy souvenirs, vegetables, and small fruits to help the people in the community. It is considered another way of making merit. Address: Thung Luk Nok Subdistrict, Kamphaeng Saen District, Nakhon Pathom Province #VisitHistoricalSite #Central Region Team#Accommodation with a million-dollar view#Natural therapy#Places to visit near Bangkok