Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, Lamphun, Thailand Nov 6, 2025

Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, Lamphun, Thailand

Blending over a thousand years of history, art and devotion, Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, featured in today"s image, offers a glimpse into the spiritual heart of northern Thailand. Its origins date back to 897, when the Hariphunchai king built a stupa to enshrine a strand of the Buddha"s hair.

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