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Wat Khun Inthapramun is located in Tambon Inthapramun. It is an ancient
temple constructed in the Sukhothai period. Considering the original
line of brick remains, it is estimated to be a large temple. The
largest and longest reclining Buddha in Thailand, 50 meters from the
topknot to the feet, is enshrined here.
Originally, the reclining
Buddha image was housed in the wihan, but this temple was on fire and
was left deserted with the Buddha image in the open for centuries. The
image features and size are similar to those of Phranon Chaksi, a
reclining Buddha image in Sing Buri Province. Therefore, it is assumed
to have been constructed in the same period. The image possesses
attractive Buddha features with a serene smiling face attracting
respectfulness and faithfulness from people. Thai kings went to pay
homage to the image e.g. King Borommakot in 1753, King Rama V in 1878
and 1908. The present king came to present the royal Kathin robes in
1973 and again in 1975. Buddhists from all over the country always
make their visits to worship the image.
Moreover, within Wat Khun Inthapramun compound,
there are historical remains of basement, some parts of walls, and
Buddha image in Luangpho Khao wihan. Inside the all-purpose pavilion,
there is a statue of Khun Inthapramun and the skeleton found in the
wihan of the reclining Buddha image in 1998 lying on his face with his
hands and feet tied up. People believe that this skeleton is of Khun
Inthapramun, but some say it is not. According to the legend, Khun
Inthapramun was a revenue officer who secretly embezzled the government
tax to build this reclining Buddha image as a holy object. When the
King asked how he obtained the fund from, Khun Inthapramun did not
reveal the truth because he was afraid that his merit from building the
image would be passed on to the King. He was finally sentenced to
death. And the temple was then called Wat Khun Inthapramun.
How to get there : This site can be accessed by
3 routes. Ang Thong Amphoe Pho Thong (No. 3064), then take a right
turn at Km 9 for approximately 2 kilometers. Or take the route from
Sing Buri province to Amphoe Chaiyo at approximately Km 64-65, take a
left turn for 4 kilometers to reach the temple. Or take the new route
Amphoe Wiset Chai Chan Pho Thong (along the irrigation canal road) when
arriving at Amphoe Pho Thong, take a right turn for 2 kilometers to
reach the temple.
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