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Makha Bucha (Magha Puja) Buddhist Memorial Park, Sarika, Nakhon Nayok Province

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Locations/Landmarks Section: Religious

Name Ref. Era District/Province Location Date visited Rating/Comment
Wat Tham Sarika 16C 1917-1920 Sarika, Nakhon Nayok Province Google Map 7 Jul 2016 Sarika Cave used to be a sanctuary where Luangphu Man Bundatto practiced Dhama preachings between 1917 and 1920.....here are the usual monks’ quarters, ubosot and viharn as well as a shrine to Luangphu Man (M,3,30m)
Makha Bucha (Magha Puja) Buddhist Memorial Park 16C construction continuing Sarika, Nakhon Nayok Province Google Map 7 Jul 2016 located before the entrance of Sarika Waterfall in 53 rai on the edge of Khao Yai National Park....Makha Bucha Day is the 2nd most holy day in Thailand (M,4,1h)
Ganesha Park 16C recent Prommani, Nakhon Nayok Province Google Map 7 Jul 2016 dedicated to Pra Pikanetr a prominent Hindu God (M,3,30m)
Wat Si Maha Pho 16C unknown Si Mahosot District, Prachinburi Province Google Map 8 Jul 2016 located along Rural Road 4014 next to the Si Marabhodi Tree (M,2,15m)
Wat Kaeo Phichit 16C 1879 Prachinburi Google Map 8 Jul 2016 regarded as one of the oldest in the area, built in 1879 during the reign of King Rama V with private funds from local....includes a museum and monument to Chao Phraya Abaiphubet, founder of the hospital (E,4,30m++)
Wat Bot 16C unknown Prachinburi Google Map 9 Jul 2016 peaceful location on the west bank of the Bang Pakong River....there are 3 Buddha images named Phra Siri Mongkhon Nimit, the walking Buddha; Phra Sapphasit Nawa, the sitting Buddha; and Phra Maha Chin Saiyat, the reclining Buddha (M,3,30m)
Wat Cheang 16C unknown Prachinburi Google Map 9 Jul 2016 temple has an unusual tower with spire set within an ornamental pond (E,3,30m)