This weekend I’m in Uthai Thani to take pictures at a Buddhist Festival to mark the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat.
This is Khao Sakae Krang at Wat Sangkat Rattanakhiri. During the Buddhist festival tomorrow, first day after the full moon, about 500 monks will walk down these steps to receive alms from local people.
I thought I would find it easy to climb to the top. But I was exhausted after only 200 steps and that was halfway. But it was very peaceful as I didn’t meet anyone at all.
The views from the top of the hill were really great but I thought it strange that there were a lot of people there of all ages. Did they all really climb up the steps? Then I found that there was a road and car park around the back!
The mondop at the top houses a replica of the Buddha’s Footprint. Nearby there is also a large bell which is more than 100 years old. You will also find a statue of King Rama I’s father here.
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