Wat Puttha Wanaram, Â located in Maha Sarakham City, is another extremely sacred and highly revered temple here in Isaan with tons of beautiful architecture and sculptures.
With the support of the royal family, this temple has gained popularity among the Thais, and you can see the increase in scale as they continue to expand and build more awesome Buddhist structures right in the heart of Maha Sarakham City.
Right from the get-go, you will find a massive head of Buddha image in the parking lot looking at the temple itself.
Once you enter the temple grounds, you will find yourself surrounded by many massive structures. One of the highlights is the world’s largest wooden pavilion, constructed entirely from golden teakwood. This two-story building is supported by 112 large teak pillars and serves as the main hall for ceremonies and worship. It’s truly a sight to behold.
Not far from the pavilion, you’ll find the Sri Maha Sarakham Chedi, a golden pagoda that enshrines relics of the Buddha. The chedi is connected to the temple grounds by a bridge adorned with colorful naga sculptures. The scale and detail of everything here is simply phenomenal!
The head monk and founder is Phra Ajarn Suriyan Kosapanyo. He is a highly revered monk in the Isaan region and a disciple of the late Luang Pu Khampan Kosapanyo.
Wat Puttha Wanaram is one of the coolest temples to visit in Isaan.
The temple is open daily from 6 AM to 6:30 PM, and entry is free.
