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Thai Heritage Conservation - Sukhothai Historical Park (1988)- Thewalai Maha Kaset

Sukhothai Historical Park: Thewalai Maha Kaset


Situated 100 metres to the west of Wat Tuk, this square shrine in the shape of a manadaapa was built of brick. Its name, Thewalai Mahakaset was mentioned in the stone inscription of Wat Pa Mamuang. According to the said inscription made by Phra Maha Dharmaraja Li Thai in 1362 AD, Images of Siva and Vishnu were placed in the shrine by Phra Maha Dharmaraja Li Thai in 1349 AD, for Brahmins to worship. The Images of Siva and Vishnu already mentioned are believed to correspond to a group of bronze sculptures of Hindu gods wearing royal attire and adorned with ornaments. Many of these sculptures are currently displayed at the National Museum in Bangkok.

 
Issued Country Thailand
Issued Year 1988
Category Buddhist Architect World Heritage Buddhist Landscape
Type Postage Stamps
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