Chedi Luang Temple: Various Monastery for Buddhist Tourism in Chiang Mai

Abstract

Wat Chedi Luang or ChotikaramViharn according to historical evidence in the year 1934, King San Mueang Ma established Wat Chedi Luang and built the Chedi Luang to dedicate the charity to Phaya Kue Na; his father but not finished. Queen Tilokjuda ratchathewi, the wife of Phaya Muang Ma continued construction until completed. During the reign of Phaya Sam Fang Gan called "Ku Luang" has been restored gilding inside the Charanam arch and build a sanctuary for the emerald Buddha to enshrine.  In 2088, a great earthquake occurred, the top of the Chedi Luang has collapsed. It becomes a distinctive identity and has become a draw to the attention of tourists both Thai and foreign until now. Wat Chedi Luang, in addition to having an ancient site and an important temple in Chiang Mai. It is also a place of pilgrimage for many religious monks, such as Luang Pu Man Phuritatto, etc. This article will present an identity, highlights of important archaeological sites of Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan. Including a place that is related to the meditation forest that came to stay in this monastery by using the conceptual framework of Sappaya 7 to propose the development of monasteries for Buddhist tourism based on Sappaya in Chiang Mai Province.