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San Phra Kan

San Phra Kan, commonly referred to by locals as San Sung (High Shrine), is an ancient sanctuary housing the sacred statue of Chao Pho Phra Kan. The shrine sits on a massive laterite base, which archaeologists believe was the foundation of an unfinished ancient Khmer prasat. Inside, it enshrines a black deity figure resembling a four-armed Vishnu, though its head is an Ayutthaya-period sandstone Buddha head added later. This area is a famous gathering spot for many Lopburi monkeys that have lived alongside the local community for generations, celebrated annually with a Monkey Buffet. The shrine serves as the most important spiritual center for Lopburi residents, where people come to pray for prosperity, good fortune, and protection.