Sakon Nakhon, Unseen in the middle of the forest. Namthip Buddha's Footprint On the Phu Phan Mountain Range, Sakon Nakhon Province
Wat Phra Phutthabat Namthip, Udomsap Village, Sang Kho Subdistrict, Phu Phan District, Sakon Nakhon Province, located on the Phu Phan Mountain Range along the Sakon Nakhon-Kalasin Road. Surrounded by abundant nature This temple has a highlight. One important point is the origin of the name Wat Phra Phutthabat Nam Thip. If you walk across the road opposite the temple for about 300 meters, you will find the Buddha's footprint Namthip.
Phra Teerayut Jarudhammo said that the reason is called Namthip Buddha's Footprint Because the rocky slopes of the mountains have natural water flowing throughout the year. never runs dry Flows through 7 Buddha footprints and 1 large Buddha footprint that is clearly visible. These footprints are believed to be Buddha statues that miraculously occurred because the Lord Buddha came to leave his footprints in various places. that His Majesty had come to send animals for the Buddha's divine footprint People can pay homage and ask for blessings and bring the holy water flowing through the Buddha's footprint to bring good fortune to their lives.
If traveling to the temple On the right hand side you will see a large golden Buddha image with beautiful Buddhist characteristics enshrined outdoors, approximately 40 meters high, and there are also 28 Buddha images lined up on the sides. The temple provides flowers and incense sticks and candles. You can pay homage or pray for good luck.
In the lower east of the temple you will find 119 Buddhas, a cast Buddha image of Somdet Ong Pathom, divided into two sides, lined with a Buddha image in the Nirvana posture in the middle. When looking through the scenery amidst nature, it is very beautiful. Especially in winter, the temple says that this area is very beautiful because there will be a sea of fog that occurs every year.
Source: Thai News Agency