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Phra That Doi Saket is a Chiang Mai hill temple officially established in 1612, with a 30-meter stupa said to enshrine Buddha hair relics.
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Where is Phra That Doi Saket?
Phra That Doi Saket is a hill temple in the Chiang Mai area of Thailand. Its setting on Doi Saket gives the monument a raised position above the surrounding landscape.
When was Phra That Doi Saket officially established?
The temple's official establishment is dated to 1612. That date refers to the temple foundation rather than claiming that every part of the current complex was built in the same year.
How tall is the stupa at Phra That Doi Saket?
The stupa is about 30 meters high. It is also said to enshrine relics consisting of hair from the Buddha.
Is Phra That Doi Saket the same temple as Wat Phra That Doi Suthep?
No, Phra That Doi Saket and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep are different Chiang Mai-area temples. Phra That Doi Saket is associated with a temple officially established in 1612 and a stupa about 30 meters tall.
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