Wat Chedi Luang is one of Chiang Mai's central and most impressive temples. It was built in 1391 during the reign of King Saen Muang Ma, the 8th of the Mengrai dynasty. The temple was originally intended to house the ashes of his father, King Kuang Ma. the ashes of his father, King Ku Na.
Subsequently, inside the chedi (stupa), which is the main structure on the temple grounds, were added and the ashes of his father, King Cu Na. temple grounds, other relics such as the famous Emerald Buddha were added. Emerald Buddha. The majestic multi-headed nagas and elephants, placed at the base of the chedi, remained to guard his peace. elephants erected at the base of the chedi. Over time it was expanded and by 1475. 1475 it reached its final form: 44 metres wide at the base and 60 metres - height. To this day, the Luang chedi remains the largest in Chiang Mai.
Later, the stupa suffered a sad fate - in 1545, it was struck by lightning, severely damaging the structure. For another 6 years after the incident, the Emerald Buddha remained in the chedi. Emerald Buddha remained in the chedi, but was then moved to Luang Prabang in Laos.
Of great historical significance is the central Buddha statue in the main temple's main room, the viharn. The statue has the proper name of Pra Chao Attaroth and dates from the late 14th century, as does the famous chedi.
On the grounds of Wat Chedi Luang is a huge and very old tree of the breed of Dipterocarpus. It is considered one of Chiang Mai's shrines. Legend has it that if the tree falls, an imminent catastrophe will befall everyone.
Another protector of Chiang Mai is located in the temple. Lak Muang, or otherwise the "Spirit of the Spirit of the City," was moved to a small building next to the great tree from the Wat Sadoe Muang temple from its original site in 1800..
On the grounds of Wat Chedi Luang there is a Monk Communication Club, anyone can come here and chat about religion as well as ask personal questions about life. questions about life.
