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The Phra That Hariphunchai stupa stands in Lamphun, Thailand, representing a significant site of Buddhist pilgrimage. Constructed during the 9th century, it features a towering golden structure housing a relic believed to be a lock of Buddha’s hair. This ancient monument is particularly important for Thai Buddhists and those interested in exploring early Mon religious influences within the region.
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Phra That Hariphunchai ranks #51 of 530 in the Stupa ranking, behind Ellora Stupa (Cave 10 area), ahead of Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Stupa.
Major Lanna pilgrimage temple with ancient relic tradition and admired golden chedi, strong regional consensus.
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What relic is kept at Wat Phra That Hariphunchai?
Buddhist tradition holds that the principal chedi enshrines a hair relic of the Buddha. This belief makes the temple one of northern Thailand's major pilgrimage destinations.
Where is Phra That Hariphunchai located?
It stands at Wat Phra That Hariphunchai in the city of Lamphun, south of Chiang Mai. The site is closely connected to the older Mon kingdom of Hariphunchai.
Why is the temple associated with the Year of the Rooster?
In the northern Thai zodiac pilgrimage tradition, Wat Phra That Hariphunchai is the sacred temple assigned to people born in a Rooster year. Those visitors may make a special pilgrimage during their corresponding zodiac cycle.
What does the Phra That Hariphunchai chedi look like?
The principal monument is a tall, gold-covered bell-shaped chedi influenced by Lanna architecture. It stands within a complex that also includes viharns, gateways, and a large bronze gong.
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