Wat Si Muang
Wat Si Muang or Simuong (Lao: ວັດສີເມືອງ) is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
History[edit]
The temple was built in 1563, in the former Kingdom of Lan Xang.
A statue of King Sisavang Vong stands in front of Wat Simuang.
There is a legend that pregnant women at the time of construction were given to as sacrifice to God.[1]
Description[edit]
Inside, the temple is unusual in being divided into two rooms. The front room is quiet, with a monk usually on hand to give blessings. The rear room houses the large main altar, with statues and images of the Buddha.[2]
Gallery[edit]
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Nirvana Buddha -
Golden Buddha -
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References[edit]
- ^ "ASEAN GUIDE LAOS" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
- ^ "Asiaforvisitors.com - A guide to Laos". Archived from the original on 8 December 2010. Retrieved 20 February 2008.
17°57′28″N 102°37′02″E / 17.9579°N 102.6171°E
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