Wat Si Muang
17°57′28″N 102°37′02″E / 17.9579°N 102.6171°E / 17.9579; 102.6171
Wat Si Muang or Simuong (Lao: ວັດສີເມືອງ, pronounced [wāt sǐː mɯ́aŋ]) is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
History
The temple was built in 1563, in the former Kingdom of Lan Xang.
A statue of King Sisavang Vong stands in front of Wat Simuang.
There is a legend that pregnant women at the time of construction were given to as sacrifice to God.[1]
Description
Inside, the temple is unusual in being divided into two rooms. The front room is quiet, with a monk usually on hand to give blessings. The rear room houses the large main altar, with statues and images of the Buddha.[2]
Gallery
- Nirvana Buddha
- Golden Buddha
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References
External links
- Media related to Wat Si Muang at Wikimedia Commons
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