13 March,2010 (Sat)  


 

 


Maha Sarakham

Mongkhon Standing Buddha

Is the principal Buddha image of Maha Sarakam, also of the Dvaravati Period. Made of read sandstone, and located in Amphoe Kantharawichai, it is believed to have been cast at the same time as the Phra Phutta Ming Muang. Legend has it that ever since the two images have been in existence, rainfall has been plentiful and regular.

Phra Phutta Ming Muang

Is a sandstore Buddha Image enshrined at Wat Suwan-mali in Amphoe Kantharawichai. It is of the style of the Dvaravati Period.

Local Woven Cloth

Is hand-made by villagers of Ban Nong Khuan Chang, about 14 kilometres from town along the route to Amphoe Kosum Phisai, Silk and cotton here are woven in delicate designs and beautiful colours and are put on sale in souvenir shops in Maha Sarakham.