Wat Kukut
Wat Kukut
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Frans Betgem
Chiang Mai148 contributions
May 2020
Wat Chamatewi aka Wat Kukut is a very old temple. The main chedi Suwan Chang Kot dates back to 1150 and seems to be the only remaining example of the architecture of the Hariphunchai kingdom. At the back of the temple compound, there is a small museum dedicated to the monk Kruba Srivichai who oversaw the restoration of the temple in 1935-36.
Written 1 May 2020
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Raymond W
Townsville, Australia4,525 contributions
Sept 2011 • Couples
Haripunchai is hardly a household name, but it was the name of a small kingdom which had its capital in the present day town of Lamphun. Although Lamphun is only 26 kilometres down the road from the modern Thai city of Chiang Mai, Haripunchai was not a Thai kingdom, but rather a centre for the Mon, an ethnic group who lived in modern Thailand before the Thais.
It isn't that hard to find examples of Mon art, especially stone sculpture. All you have to do is have a look in the museums in Bangkok, Lopburi or Lamphun. But Mon architecture is extremely rare, with very few instances surviving in the whole of Thailand. That makes Wat Kukut a must-see sight for those on the tracks of this mysterious people. The actual temple at Wat Kukut is an utterly unremarkable building of recent origin. The reason to come here is the two stone chedis in the grounds of it. These both date back to the 13th century.
The taller of the two chedis dates to 1218 and was modeled after a beautiful structure in the north of Sri Lanka. The funerary chedi of Chama Thevi, one of the queens of Haripunchai, it has five stories, with 60 standing Buddhas depicted in niches around the sides. The smaller one has also retained its Mon style; it features more Buddhas and demons. The chedis are highly photogenic.
It isn't that hard to find examples of Mon art, especially stone sculpture. All you have to do is have a look in the museums in Bangkok, Lopburi or Lamphun. But Mon architecture is extremely rare, with very few instances surviving in the whole of Thailand. That makes Wat Kukut a must-see sight for those on the tracks of this mysterious people. The actual temple at Wat Kukut is an utterly unremarkable building of recent origin. The reason to come here is the two stone chedis in the grounds of it. These both date back to the 13th century.
The taller of the two chedis dates to 1218 and was modeled after a beautiful structure in the north of Sri Lanka. The funerary chedi of Chama Thevi, one of the queens of Haripunchai, it has five stories, with 60 standing Buddhas depicted in niches around the sides. The smaller one has also retained its Mon style; it features more Buddhas and demons. The chedis are highly photogenic.
Written 23 January 2012
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Pauline J
Bangkok, Thailand490 contributions
Feb 2013
just a few minutes from downtown lampoon, the narrow local road, lead to this Wat Chammataewee (AKA Kukut). The temple is small and has historical value since was known one of the oldest temple in Lamphun. Like that it not so touristy. We spend half an hour there and learn about the city history.
Written 28 February 2013
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rod_heather
Melbourne, Australia215 contributions
We visited this at the end of the day. By this time we had been moving around a bit. Our hotel the Lamphun Will is across the road. So we spent a leisurely morning stop and walked around when the activity level at the temple is much higher. The chedi was being draped in the yellow cloth, this was so interesting to sit and watch the monks complete their work. The light is better for photos and of course the history is great. Some research is required prior to arrival as the English written signs are small, but supportive.
Written 24 May 2012
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misssunbeamlv
Las Vegas, NV72 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
If you happen to visit Lamphun or you're a history buff, then this might be a place to visit. One of the buildings is from the 8th century. The stone is beautifully carved and is unlike other temples we've visited during our two month visit to Thailand. I wouldn't make a special trip to visit this place, but I can appreciate it's significance.
Written 2 November 2019
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Helen C
Hong Kong, China729 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
Our guide told us that the square chedi is the only one in northern Thailand. It is very elegant with 60 well maintained statues. The temple ground is serene with flowers in full bloom. Inside the vhan, the mural paintings tell the story of the queen, mother of the King of Lamphun and King of Lampang. A temple which worths a good visit.
Written 29 January 2017
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ESL Teacher
Berlin, Germany131 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
I haven't seen many temples this style in northern Thailand. It has historical significance and is one of the oldest temples in Lamphun. You cam walk around the outside or go inside- where there are beautiful murals on the walls.
Written 12 August 2017
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JoshShoeString
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia873 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
Wat Kukut is part of the Wat Chamthewi Temple. It's probably the oldest building in the compound. The chedi is unique as there are many statues standing in the many rows of alcoves.
Truly a quiet wat to visit.
Truly a quiet wat to visit.
Written 3 December 2015
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JustJulieNYC
New York City, NY192 contributions
Sept 2015 • Family
Not many tourists venture here- making it a gem of an off the beaten path must-see temple. Our driver-guide Sart drove around 1.30min outside of Chiang Mai. The unique stuppa -built 1235- is surrounded by 60+ Buddas and was a great diversion from the typical ones we visited all week. We really loved Ku Kut.
Written 12 September 2015
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tombillinge
Trumbull, CT1,152 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
Lamphun is famous for its unique Mon-style stupas. This temple, actually called Wat Cham Ma Taevee, has the famed Chedi Kukut. Well worth a visit if you are in the area. There is also another smaller chedi that is of interest too.
Written 25 August 2015
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