Wat Kaew Temple
Wat Keu Temple is an unpopular place among tourists in Thailand, so you can admire the exquisite beauty of the unusual white temple, if not completely alone, then at least without crowds of tourists. It is popularly called the White Temple, and was originally built as a home and place of spiritual practice for 200 monks. The full name sounds like "Wat Keu Koravaram".
General information
Wat Keu Korawaram Temple is one of the most beautiful attractions in the Thai city of Krabi. It is sometimes confused with the White Watrong Khun Temple, which is located near the city of Chiang Rai. But unlike its more famous counterpart, the white temple of Wat Keu is an active temple and attracts attention with its elegant simplicity.
The history of the temple began in 1887, when the inhabitants of a tiny settlement built a small residence for monks who planted trees near the village to rid the inhabitants of the town of malaria. Gradually, an increasing number of guests and clergy began to arrive at the complex, and additional areas were needed to accommodate the pilgrims and provide them with space for prayer. A few years later, the snow-white temple itself was built. In 1912, Wat Keu Temple became a recognized center of Buddhism, and starting in 1957, the religious movement spread to neighboring territories. Until now, any traveler can listen to a lecture on Buddhism and the history of the creation of a snow-white temple in the basement. However, the lessons are conducted in Thai. All the accompanying inscriptions of the building itself are made on it.
Short description
The absolutely white walls of the religious building immediately attract attention, symbolizing purity and harmony with the world. The emerald greenery and golden Nagas (mythical snakes) adorning the staircase add special sophistication to the Wat Keu temple. The tilted columns and walls of the main entrance become a cultural shock for any unprepared tourist. Inside, the temple is decorated with colorful paintings depicting stories from the life of the Buddha. The figure of the Enlightened One occupies the center of the hall.
It takes a few minutes to get around the entire temple, but travelers usually spend up to half an hour here, enjoying the silence and tranquility of the holy place, as well as the coolness, especially pleasant in hot summer. It will take another half hour to inspect the territory. Tourists are particularly attracted by animal figurines, a fountain, a man-made waterfall that works on certain days, and connoisseurs admire the statue of Buddha Walking. The fact is that the figure of the deity is usually depicted standing, sitting or lying down. The Walking God is a symbol of the ancient kingdom of Sukhothai, which today is remembered only by scientists.
It is best to visit Wat Keu temple on weekdays: at this time, the temple is almost always empty. But on weekends, most of the locals are present here, while there are very few worshippers, many families are used to spending time here, enjoying the lovely lawns and flowers. It is also home to a huge number of animals, which are brought to the temple by residents who are unable to fully take care of their pets.
