Wat Nakaram, Phuket Town

avatar
(Edited)

img_20211130_154157.jpg

Hello everyone

Are you planning to go to Phuket? Do you like to go to the Thai Buddhist temples to visit or making merit? Do you like to hang out in a nice and animated flea market with street food? Then I have the perfect place for you, with both in one place, it's in Phuket town (more specifically in Wichit Subdistrict, Mueang District) and you'll have a great Saturday or Sunday afternoon there 😊

In Phuket town there is 2 famous Phuket Weekend Night Market. Today, my post will focus about a very nice temple just opposite side of the Chaofa Variety Phuket Weekend Market #ตลาดนัดเจ้าฟ้าวาไรตี้ that you can visit before the flea market opens at 4pm.

img_2841.jpg

From there you can see the parking of the Chaofa Variety Phuket Weekend Market on the opposite side, on the right side of the photo are the Thai burial grave.

This Thai Buddhist temple is the Naka Temple or Wat Nakaram (wat meaning temple in thai) #วัดนาคาราม, this temple has a very interesting history.

In the past, many areas in Phuket were used for mining, as it is also the case for Wat Nakaram. It was originally a dune from Anuphat Phuket Mining Company, the owner Mr. Wirat Hongyok, belonging to one of the most prominent families in Phuket, donated the land to build this temple 50 years ago.

Originally, there was only a pavilion, built-in 1964, so it is considered one of the oldest temples in Phuket.

img_2840.jpg

สวัสดีคร้าาาาาาาาา..... ถ้าคุณมีแพลนจะมาเที่ยวภูเก็ตช่วงวันหยุด ใครสายบุญ ชอบเข้าวัดทำบุญ แล้วก็ยังชอบช้อปปิ้งด้วย บัวขอแนะนำนี่เลยค่ะ วัดนาคา หรือวัดนาคาราม เป็นวัดที่อยู่ตรงข้ามกับตลาดนัดนาคา หรือตลาดนัดเจ้าฟ้าวาไรตี้ ไปทำบุญที่วัดแล้ว หลังจากนั้นก็ข้ามถนนไปช้อปกันต่อเล้ยยยยยย..... ตลาดนัดนาคาเป็นตลาดนัดที่ใหญ่ และมีสินค้ามากมาย หลากหลายเลยแหล่ะ

img_2850.jpg

From there you can see the hills of Phuket behind the Thai burial grave called ธาตุเก็บอัฐิ containing the ashes of members of the Thai family. The Thai burial grave in a Buddhist temple are always located close to the fence.

img_2856.jpg

The temple also has a school for monks to learn Buddhism.

img_20211130_151910.jpg

img_20211130_153312.jpg

When you walk inside the temple, you will see a large golden 3-story pagoda. A pagoda is the place where the Buddha's relics are preciously conserved.

img_3029.jpg

On the side of the pagoda, there is a bell for telling the time.

img_20211130_154135.jpg

Elephants have an important place in Thai life, that's why it is not uncommon to see them represented in the temple as a picture or statue. There is 2 representation of Elephants on the outside wall of the pagoda.

img_7348.jpg

Every pillar of the pagoda has a statue of an angel. attached to the corner of the pole.

img_20211130_152917.jpg

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, it is not possible to go inside the pagoda in temples. While my husband was photographing the pagoda, a monk came and said that since we were the only people in the temple, we could exceptionally go upstairs to take pictures.

img_20211130_152929.jpg

It can be noticed that in most Thai temples the railing will be built in the shape of a serpent. In the belief, whether it is Brahmanical religion or Buddhism, creating a railing in the shape of a serpent means guarding the religious place. The snake is a medium like a bridge connecting the human world and the celestial realm to each other.

img_7342.jpg

เดินเข้ามาภายในบริเวณวัด ก็จะเห็นเจดีย์สีทองขนาดใหญ่ ตั้งตระหง่านอยู่กลางวัด เจดีย์นี้เป็นที่เก็บพระบรมสารีริกธาตุ ของพระพุทธเจ้า ถัดจากเจดีย์ก็เป็นหอระฆัง ที่ใช้สำหรับตีบอกเวลา รอบๆ เจดีย์ก็จะมีรูปของโขลงช้าง ซึ่งบัวเห็นมันสวยดี รอบๆ เจดีย์ก็เหมือนกับหลายๆ ก็จะมีเทวดาประจำอยู่แต่ละเสาของเจดีย์ มีราวบันไดเป็นรูปพญานาค

img_20211130_154314.jpg

img_2990.jpg

My husband and I walked up to the second floor of the pagoda, This floor is at the edge of the balcony. There is a Dharma Chakra also known as wheel of Dharma in the middle between the two Naga tails.

img_2989.jpg

Looking down, you will see a small pavilion. There is a beautiful statue of Buddha enshrined inside.

img_20211130_153925.jpg

img_2958.jpg

ตอนที่สานางกำลังถ่ายรูปอยู่นั้น ก็มีพระรูปหนึ่ง เดินมาบอกว่า "โยมขึ้นไปถ่ายรูปด้านบนเจดีย์ได้นะ ก่อนขึ้นให้ถอดรองเท้าด้วย" บัวก็กล่าวขอบคุณในน้ำใจของพระรูปนั้น เพราะตั้งแต่มีโควิดระบาดวัดต่างๆ จะปิดไม่ให้เข้าไปด้านในเลย

img_20211130_154417.jpg

img_3000.jpg

img_3003.jpg

On the second floor, inside, there is a statue of the abbot who founded this temple.

img_3005.jpg

img_20211130_154451.jpg

On the stone you can read:

History of Phra Khru Kharukitjanukan (Boonsri ThitiyanoX)

Old stage

Phra Khry Kharukitjanukan (formerly Boonsri Saess) Birth Date: Wednesday 14 May 1925 that falls on 4th of the waxing moon-sixth lunar month-the Year of the Ox. Birthplace: house number-Moo 13 Tambon Berd Amphore Rattanabun Province of Surin. Father's name: Mr. Ya Sasee Mother's name: Mrs. Yod Sase

Ordination

On Wednesday 4 May 1946 that falls On on 4th of the waxing moon-second lunar month the Year of the Dog. At Wat Noangluang Tambon Berd Amphore Rattanaburi Province of Surin. The preceptor: Chao Athikantee Inthapanyo from Wat Chaimongkol Tambon Berd Amphore Rattananburi Province of Surin. The ordinand's teacher: Phra Tongsuk Jittapanyo from Wat Keaton Tambon Berd Amphore Rattanaburi Province of Surin. The Chaplain: Phra Toom Sasapachoto from Wat Chaimongkol Tambon Berd Amphore Rattanaburi Province of Surin.

Educational qualifications

1939 Certificate of grade 4 from lsannoason school Tambon Berd Amphore Rattanaburi Province of Surin.
1952 Dhamma graduate from section Lopburi Wat Ratthani Tumbon Chiangha Amphore Banmee Province Special education: Khmer
Expertise in: Meditation and Constructor

Held the office of the abbot at Wat Nakaram

1977 The abbot at Wat Nakaram Tunbon Vichit Amphore Muang Province of Phuket.

Ecclesiastical title

1982 To be given the ecclesiastical title by the King to be Phra Khru in commission as the abbot of private monastery 2nd grade in the title conferred by the king-Phra Khru Kharukitjanukan.
2003 To be given the ecclesiastical title by the King to be Phra Khru in commission as the abbot of private monastery 1st grade in the title conferred by the king-formerly Khru Kharukitjanukan.

img_20211130_155134.jpg

The third floor is where the relics of Buddha are kept. The relics are in a large glass jar and are surrounded by glass.

img_20211130_155142.jpg

เจดีย์นี้มีอยู่ 3 ชั้น แต่ชั้นแรกบัวไม่ได้เข้าไปด้านใน บัวเดินขึ้นไปชั้นที่ 2 และ 3 เลย ชั้นที่ 2 เป็นประวัติของเจ้าอาวาสที่อยู่ตั้งแต่แรกเริ่มเดิมที ชั้น 3 ก็จะเป็นที่เก็บพระบรมสารีริกธาตุ ซึ่งเก็บไว้ในโหลแก้วขนาดใหญ่ แถมด้านนอกยังมีกระจกกั้นอีกชั้น การถ่ายรูปที่เป็นกระจกแบบนี้บัวไม่ชอบเลย มันสะท้อน ทำให้ภาพออกมาไม่สวย

img_20211130_154705.jpg

Looking down, you will see a beautiful chapel, which is considered an important building within the temple as it is the place for monks used for chanting the Patimokkha and ordained. The architecture chosen for the chapel has, as usual, high roofs like Thai houses.

img_20211130_151932.jpg

หลังจากที่ลงมาจากเจดีย์แล้ว บัวก็มาถ่ายรูปอุโบสถด้านล่าง เป็นอุโบสถที่มีความสวยงามมากๆ กำแพงที่ล้อมรอบอุโบสถก็จะเป็นรูปช้างตัวเล็ก และตัวใหญ่กำลังเดิน ช่วงโควิดนี้วัดทุกวันส่วนใหญ่แล้วจะเงียบ ไม่มีค่อยมีผู้คนเข้ามาทำบุญที่วัดเท่าไหร่ ไม่เหมือนกับวัดดังๆ ที่แม้แต่โควิดก็ยังเอาไม่อยู่ ต้องไปสักครั้ง

img_20211130_152134.jpg

img_2900.jpg

วันที่บัวถ่ายรูป บัวชอบรูปนี้ ตอนที่ถ่ายรูปบัวยืนอยู่ใต้ต้นโพธิ์ใหญ่หน้าอุโบสถ ทำให้เห็นตัวของโบสถ์ เจดีย์ มีท้องฟ้าสีฟ้าเป็นพื้นหลัง

img_7235.jpg

This is Garuda, according to ancient Thai belief, he is the serpent of all birds and is the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. Garuda lives in heaven. He is represented as a half man and half eagle, blessed to be immortal that no weapon can destroy.

img_7215.jpg

It is generally accepted that an important part of every culture comes from religion and beliefs, which significantly affect feelings, thoughts and traditions.

Thank you for your support
ขอบคุณสำหรับการโหวต
เลิฟนะยู้ววววววว

flower_divider.png

_1.gif



0
0
0.000
27 comments
avatar

Congratulations, your post has been added to Pinmapple! 🎉🥳🍍

Did you know you have your own profile map?
And every post has their own map too!

Want to have your post on the map too?

  • Go to Pinmapple
  • Click the get code button
  • Click on the map where your post should be (zoom in if needed)
  • Copy and paste the generated code in your post (Hive only)
  • Congrats, your post is now on the map!

0
0
0.000
avatar
Thank you for sharing this amazing post on HIVE!
  • Your content got selected by our fellow curator @kaerpediem & you just received a little thank you via an upvote from our non-profit curation initiative!

  • You will be featured in one of our recurring curation compilations and on our pinterest boards! Both are aiming to offer you a stage to widen your audience within and outside of the DIY scene of hive.

Join the official DIYHub community on HIVE and show us more of your amazing work and feel free to connect with us and other DIYers via our discord server: https://discord.gg/mY5uCfQ !

If you want to support our goal to motivate other DIY/art/music/homesteading/... creators just delegate to us and earn 100% of your curation rewards!

Stay creative & hive on!
0
0
0.000
avatar

I've been to phuket last year but haven't really go the place you recommend. Thank you for the recommendation ☺️ I think I shall see the flight to phuket and rent a car there 😊

0
0
0.000
avatar

Welcome to Phuket. If you come to Phuket again, you must not miss visiting this temple.

0
0
0.000
avatar

Those are some pretty awesome shot you have there pal. Are you using a proper camera or do you just have a really good phone?

0
0
0.000
avatar

Thank you very much I use Canon EOS M6 Mark II with Sigma 16mm & Tamron 70-210mm lens & VIVO X60 5G

0
0
0.000
avatar

Hi @baibuaza,
Great to see you using the #travelfeed tag! We launched the #travelfeed curated tag more than 3 years ago and have been supporting the best travel blogs on Hive ever since. But did you know that TravelFeed has evolved? Based on the feedback of thousands of Hive travel bloggers we created TravelFeed.io.

TravelFeed.io brings together all the benefits of Hive decentralized blogging with features that you as a travel blogger will love: Photo galleries, Instagram embeds, custom maps, post scheduling, automated adding to Pinmapple and more. And if you want, you can even use our easy site builder to set up your own travel blog on your own domain which can be a great way to generate a passive income from your blog!

Unfortunately, focussing on developing the best platform for travelers means that we no longer curate the #travelfeed tag. But, you can log in with your Hive account on TravelFeed.io to publish your next travel post, and it will be posted to Hive automatically! Every day, we select the best posts and reward them with an upvote and added visibility.

We would love to see you on TravelFeed.io soon :)

0
0
0.000
avatar

Congratulations @baibuaza! You have completed the following achievement on the Hive blockchain and have been rewarded with new badge(s):

You distributed more than 600 upvotes.
Your next target is to reach 700 upvotes.

You can view your badges on your board and compare yourself to others in the Ranking
If you no longer want to receive notifications, reply to this comment with the word STOP

To support your work, I also upvoted your post!

Check out the last post from @hivebuzz:

Feedback from the December 1st Hive Power Up Day
Hive Power Up Month Challenge - Winners List
0
0
0.000
avatar
(Edited)

Thailand is in my list to travel. Hopefully one day. Thank you for sharing those pictures 😁

0
0
0.000
avatar

Hiya, @LivingUKTaiwan here, just swinging by to let you know that this post made it into our Honorable Mentions in Daily Travel Digest #1401.

Your post has been manually curated by the @pinmapple team. If you like what we're doing, please drop by to check out all the rest of today's great posts and consider supporting other authors like yourself and us so we can keep the project going!

Become part of our travel community:

0
0
0.000
avatar

Loved this post!
Such amazing places in Thailand, I hope to go there soon!

0
0
0.000
avatar

Thank you. Welcome to Phuket, Thailand.

0
0
0.000
avatar

What a well-kept pagoda, and how cool you managed to get special access for photos without human obstruction and distraction. I have a friend that lives in in Phuket, and he has mentioned this pagoda before, but this is the first time I see it.

0
0
0.000
avatar

I don't think I'll be able to go inside to take pictures. But fortunately, I found a good monk who is allowed to take pictures inside.

0
0
0.000
avatar
Thanks for posting in the ASEAN Hive Community.

150.png
⋆ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴘᴏsᴛ ʀᴇᴄᴇɪᴠᴇᴅ ᴀɴ ᴜᴘᴠᴏᴛᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴇʙʟᴏɢ
⋆ ᴛʜᴇ ᴘʟᴀᴄᴇ ғᴏʀ sᴏᴜᴛʜᴇᴀsᴛ ᴀsɪᴀɴ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴇɴᴛ ᴏɴ ʜɪᴠᴇ
sᴜʙsᴄʀɪʙᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀsᴇᴀɴ ʜɪᴠᴇ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛʏ
ғᴏʟʟᴏᴡ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀsᴇᴀɴ ʜɪᴠᴇ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛʏ ᴠᴏᴛɪɴɢ ᴛʀᴀɪʟ
⋆ ᴅᴇʟᴇɢᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ʟɪɴᴋs   25 ʜᴘ50 ʜᴘ100 ʜᴘ500 ʜᴘ1,000 ʜᴘ
0
0
0.000
avatar

Toujours de magnifiques photos qui nous font voyager à travers ton objectif.
Always beautiful photos that make us travel through your lens

0
0
0.000
avatar

Thanks for posting. This is nice post . All the picture is nice. I hope i can come there someday.

0
0
0.000
avatar

Thank you very much, welcome to Phuket.

0
0
0.000
avatar

Surely this place is very nice to visit. I'm glad you went there and showed the photos to us

0
0
0.000
avatar

Thanks for your comments.😁😁

0
0
0.000