Huay Mongkol Temple is a photograph by Adrian Evans which was uploaded on January 18th, 2014.
Huay Mongkol Temple
Wat Huay Mongkol temple complex located some 15 kilometers west of Hua Hin, is famous for its enormous statue of one of Thailand's most famous monks,... more
by Adrian Evans
Title
Huay Mongkol Temple
Artist
Adrian Evans
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Digital Art
Description
Wat Huay Mongkol temple complex located some 15 kilometers west of Hua Hin, is famous for its enormous statue of one of Thailand's most famous monks, named Luang Phor Thuad.
The statue, which is about 12 meters high and 10 meters wide. On each side of the giant statue, there is a huge wooden elephant. Local people walk in circles under the belly of the elephants wishing for good luck. Luang Phor Thuad, whose name is sometimes spelled Luang Phor Thuat, lived some 400 years ago in Southern Thailand. He is now famous all over the country for the miracles that he performed. It was said that Luang Phor Thuad turned salt water into fresh, drinkable water on multiple occasions.
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January 18th, 2014