Wang Nam Yen Forest Monastery

Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen (or Wat Phuttha Wanaram) in Maha Sarakham Province is a landmark of faith and magnificent Buddhist art. It is located in Koeng Subdistrict, Mueang District, on an area of ​​over 30 rai. It was opened in 2006 by Phra Ajarn Suriyant Kosapanyo, a disciple of Luang Pu Khamphan Kosapanyo. 🌟 Key Highlights Sri Maha Sarakham Pagoda: The golden color is strikingly shiny and enshrines the relics of the Lord Buddha and golden Buddha images in many postures, as well as over 84,000 amulets. The entire golden teakwood chapel: The entire wooden building is made of real golden teakwood, with 32 wooden pillars, which are very large, “4–5 people can hug it.” The golden teakwood sala: It uses 112 wooden pillars, making it the largest wooden sala in the country. ✨ Prominent sacred objects At least 3 golden Buddha statues, 5 inches wide, weighing more than 12 kg in total, which will be enshrined and paraded in the annual Kathin festival. Thep Than Jai and Thao Wessuwan, approximately 3 meters tall, 4 statues in front of the ordination hall, are places for tourists to worship and ask for good fortune. 🗺️ Information for visitors Location: Ban Wang Nam Yen, Tambon Koeng, Amphoe Mueang, Maha Sarakham Province Opening hours: Generally 06:00–18:30 (some sources state 08:00–18:00) Getting there: Convenient by car, you can park in the temple grounds. It is only 2–3 km from the city center. #Get a discount without relying on luck 💬 Additional advice It is recommended to reserve 1.5–2 hours to walk around the pagoda, the ordination hall, and the sala. If you come during the Kathin festival or a long holiday, the weather will be lively and there will be more tourists. Don't forget to bring drinking water, a sun hat, and keep your mind calm to experience the atmosphere of faith in Isan.