Wat Sorasak ,Sukhothai Historical Park ,Thailand

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About "Wat Sorasak"

         The temple is inside the city wall.According to the stone inscripion of Wat Sorasak ,Nai Intra Sorasak was grant a piece of land governor ,where he build a temple decicated to him.Ater construction was completed ,Vernerable Mahathen Thammatrailok from Dao Khon ,an uncleof the Sukhothai gorvernor ,was invited to reside as this temple. in 1416 A.D. Somdet Chao Sam Phraya came as a yong boy with his mother and aunt to Sukhothai royalty was locates there.
         The main bell-shaped chedi sits on a base of elephant sculptures.This concept is based on a belief that the elephant regarded as a beast of burden for the emperor ,is a suitable animal to firmly uphold Buddhism throughout a period of 5,000 years.

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Arrival : Wat Sorasak 

         (Date taken : December 6,2014)

           This is one place you should not miss to visit.Enjoy your trip. 

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