Thailand > Kalasin > Sahatsakhan District > Wat phutthanimit Phu Khao

“Pay homage to the reclining Buddha in the cave on the hill of Wat Phuttha Nimit, a flock of peacocks, and a large pagoda.”

Wat phutthanimit Phu Khao is situated on top of Phu Khao at Ban Na Si Nuan, Tambon Sahatsakhan. It houses a rock relief of an ancient reclining Buddha image leaning on his left side, which is about 2 metres long and 25 centimetres wide. The Buddha image is highly revered by the local people. According to legend, Moggallana, a chief disciple of the Lord Buddha created this image over 2,000 years ago.

Every year in April, there will be a bathing ceremony to celebrate the Buddha image. Also, the temple has an open wooden Ubosot, of which the windows, doors and ceilings are beautifully carved in 3 dimensions depicting the life of the Lord Buddha and Jataka stories. There is also Wihan Sangkhanimit which houses rare Buddha images and amulets. The temple is open for interested visitors every day.

To get there : From Amphoe Sahatsakhan, take Sukhapiban 2 Road. Proceed onto Rural Highway No. Ko So 3056 and turn left onto Rural Highway No. Ko So 4036 Go straight towards the Lam Pao Non-Hunting Area Office, pass the entrance, and proceed 1 kilometre further to rech the bridge.