The temple build in 1903 across the landscape of Hua Phai Subdistrict and spans two sides of the road, featuring the revered Luang Pho Yok on one side, and the grandest image hall in the world, glorifying Luang Pho Sot on the other. Luang Pho Sot is a colossal figure made of metal covered with radiant golden bronze, with a lap width of approximately 6 metres and 9 inches, and a height of 9.9 metres. Its exquisite craftsmanship began in 1993, initiated by Phra Dhammarattanakorn, the assistant abbot of Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen, who also oversaw the creation of the symbolic image of Guan Yin. This four-faced, thousand-armed figure stands at a height of 5 metres and 8 inches, intricately carved from fragrant wood imported from China. The sculpture was ceremoniously enshrined at Wat Chantharangsi on 15 March 2009. The temple grounds showcase nature’s bounty, with verdant flowers from stately trees to delicate plants, creating a serene and inviting landscape. At the temple’s heart stands the magnificent Chaturamuk Pavilion, its central prasat rising in five resplendent tiers to an awe-inspiring height of 48 metres. Measuring 24 metres in width and 33 metres in length, this grand structure is a stunning embodiment of Buddhist architectural prowess, echoing the spiritual vitality of Ang Thong. Before this magnificent edifice, a majestic stucco elephant stands guard, its beauty and size commanding admiration. According to legend, the temple was once home to a magnificent elephant named Chang Mongkol, famed for its extraordinary beauty. Luang Ta Thai foretold that this noble creature would bring prosperity and glory to Wat Chantharangsi. Today, the temple flourishes as a revered site, its prosperity and fame spreading far and wide, just as the monk had foretold.
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