| Unseen Thailand 3rd Series (2004) - Ku Kut Wat Phrathat Chamadevi | |
Places of interest and local heritage: Ku Kut Wat Phrathat Chamadevi or Wat Chamadevi, in Lamphun Jamdevi Temple, commonly referred to a Wat Ku Kut, is located on the Lamphun-San Pa Tong Road and built in 1298 B.E. in the Lawo (Lopburi) style. The Chedi is a square structure similar to Buddhagaya in India. Around the Chedi are levels of arches holding a total of 60 Buddha statues. Ashes of the queen are enshrined within the Chedi. The largest of the two is a very unusual square ‘stepped pyramid’ shaped pagoda. It is the oldest surviving example of this type, from the Dvaravati period which ruled much of what is now Thailand from the sixth to eleventh centuries. Each tier of the chedi is lined with standing Buddha images, 60 in all. Each of the images is in a different pose and framed by an elaborate arch. The pagoda is supposed to contain the ashes of Queen Chama Devi. . |
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| Issued Country | Thailand |
| Issued Year | 2004 |
| Category | Events |
| Type | Postage Stamps |