Wat Klai Kangwon or Khao Saraphat Si Charoen Tham is located at Tambon Ban Chian, 48 kilometres
from the provincial town of Chai Nat. Proceed via Highway No. 3211 onto
Hankha Intersection. Take a left turn for another 4 kilometres and the
temple is on the right hand side. Turn right about 1.7 kilometres
further and you will come across a concrete fence measuring 5,000
metres in length enclosing the temple. An ancient temple dated back to
the Lop Buri period, Wat Klai Kangwon was deserted for sometime but has
later undergone major restoration in 1967. On top of the hill sees
ruins of an ordination hall and the Lord Buddha’s footprints, as well
as, a panoramic view of the area. There is the annual Tak Bat Devo
ceremony, which literally means offering of food to Buddhist monks.
The celebration is an imitation of Lord Buddha’s descent from heaven,
and takes place after the Buddhist Rains Retreat.
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