Wat Tonson - Ang Thong Thailand - One of the First and Largest Metal Buddhas in Thailand
Wat Ton Son, Amphoe Muang. Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, opposite Ang Thong Technical College, this temple is one of the oldest in the province, built in the late Ayutthaya period.
The temple is well-known for it's Buddha image seated in a meditation posture, called "somdej" Phra Sri Muang Thong". Measuring 13.7 meters wide across the lap and 19.5 meters in height. It's magnificent size makes it the first largest Buddha image to be made of metal. The quality of this Buddha images design also earns it recognition as a beautiful piece of art.
Other highlights in the temple include the Somdej Phra Sri Muang Ngern Buddha Image and a life-size cast image of one of Thailand's most revered monks, Somdej Phra Buddhajan To.
Stories have it that the temple was built in the Ayutthaya era. Due to its lack of venerable objects like many other temples, it was almost deserted until a former leading abbot of Ang Thong started expanding the temple in 1945. By constructing the giant seated Buddha image the temple gained popularity and the locals have come to revere the image.
The highlight of the temple is defiantly the huge seated Buddha. It is well worth a bit if your time to explore.
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