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Wat Si Muang
Lao: ວັດສີເມືອງ
Religion
AffiliationBuddhism
Location
LocationVientiane
CountryLaos
Wat Si Muang is located in LaosWat Si MuangShown within Laos
Geographic coordinates17°57′28″N 102°37′02″E / 17.9579°N 102.6171°E / 17.9579; 102.6171
Architecture
Completed1563

Wat Si Muang or Simuong (Lao: ວັດສີເມືອງ, pronounced [wāt sǐː mɯ́aŋ]) is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.

History

The temple was built in 1563, in the former Kingdom of Lan Xang.

A Buddha statue at the temple

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.

Description

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.

Gallery

  • Nirvana Buddha Nirvana Buddha
  • Golden Buddha Golden Buddha

References

  1. "ASEAN GUIDE LAOS" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  2. "Asiaforvisitors.com - A guide to Laos". Archived from the original on 8 December 2010. Retrieved 20 February 2008.

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