Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit

Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit (Thai: วัดพระเหลาเทพนิมิตร) is a Buddhist temple in Amnat Charoen Province, Thailand, situated on Highway 2134, 2 km from Amphoe Phana.

The temple has a Lanna-style chapel which houses the principal Buddha image Phra Lao Thep Nimit. Built in 1720, the Buddha image, in subduing Mara attitude decorated by gold leaves, is considered the most beautiful Buddha image of Northeast Region. The art style mirrors Laotian art style from Vientiane which is influenced by Lanna during the 16th-17th Century. The Buddha image was probably built a bit after such period, assumed from appearance of local art style such as face pattern, higher flame over the head, lap and feet which are similar to art style found in wooden and bronze Buddha statue from the 18th -19th century.^[1]

References

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Amnat Charoen Province

Amphoe	Mueang Amnat Charoen Chanuman Pathum Ratchawongsa Phana Senangkhanikhom Hua Taphan Lue Amnat

Landmarks	Ban Pla Khao Buddha Utthayan Phu Sa Dok Bua National Park Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit Wat Tham Saeng Phet

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