Wat Kathu

Buddhist temple · Kathu

A Buddhist temple in Kathu, moved to its present raised site; a centre of Buddhist education since 1956.

Buddhist temple

About Wat Kathu

Kathu's temple, set on raised ground. Its grounds of about 26 rai climb in three levels, with the 1981 ordination hall at the top and the monks' quarters and a 1976 sermon hall below it. The principal Buddha image is known as Luang Pho Mai Riap.

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Grounds of about 26 rai on three levels: the ordination hall (1981) at the top, the monks' quarters and a sermon hall (1976) in the middle, working grounds below.

The principal Buddha image, known as Luang Pho Mai Riap.