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A Thai friend recommended that I go and have a look at Wat Ban Den in the Mae Taeng area so I cruised out along the #107,
past the #1095 turn to Pai and right onto #3038.
Continue past the Mae Taeng Hospital and there are adequate signs on the left leading into the Temple site which is located at
19.157238
98.979457
I was amazed at what unfolded before me.
The latest site dates back to 1804 when a former Monk decided to build a Temple for worship and for meditation.
The complex has accommodation for the more serious visitors.
Entrance is free and there are refreshments for sale.
I believe the complex is a site for Loy Krathong festivities also.
This will be merely a photographic essay.
I will attach detailed information after the photos.
Suffice to say, for those who enjoy massive Buddhist complexes, I can recommend Wat Ban Den.
I believe it is best to spend a few hours there (take lunch) and be there late afternoon for the sunset lighting.
I included the Monks for a sense of scale.
re the sticks propping up the branches.
My understanding of what I was told is that believers bring these sticks to auspicious trees within the Temple grounds
and place them alongside the tree beneath the branches in the belief that, by doing so, good health and good life will follow the devotee.
So it can be seen that many millions of dollars have been expended here.
But there's more!
Additional structures are being built and they are massive!
I'm wondering if it is appropriate for a drone to overfly the complex; if so, that would give a better perspective.
Having been overawed by Wat Ban Den I rode out to have a look at Mae Ngat Reservior and to enjoy the area.
Lots of new restaurants and homes being built out there.
past the #1095 turn to Pai and right onto #3038.
Continue past the Mae Taeng Hospital and there are adequate signs on the left leading into the Temple site which is located at
19.157238
98.979457
I was amazed at what unfolded before me.
The latest site dates back to 1804 when a former Monk decided to build a Temple for worship and for meditation.
The complex has accommodation for the more serious visitors.
Entrance is free and there are refreshments for sale.
I believe the complex is a site for Loy Krathong festivities also.
This will be merely a photographic essay.
I will attach detailed information after the photos.
Suffice to say, for those who enjoy massive Buddhist complexes, I can recommend Wat Ban Den.
I believe it is best to spend a few hours there (take lunch) and be there late afternoon for the sunset lighting.
I included the Monks for a sense of scale.
re the sticks propping up the branches.
My understanding of what I was told is that believers bring these sticks to auspicious trees within the Temple grounds
and place them alongside the tree beneath the branches in the belief that, by doing so, good health and good life will follow the devotee.
So it can be seen that many millions of dollars have been expended here.
But there's more!
Additional structures are being built and they are massive!
I'm wondering if it is appropriate for a drone to overfly the complex; if so, that would give a better perspective.
Having been overawed by Wat Ban Den I rode out to have a look at Mae Ngat Reservior and to enjoy the area.
Lots of new restaurants and homes being built out there.
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