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Wat Chalong
Although historical records are unclear,
Wat Chalong was probably first con-
structed during the reign of King Rama
II (r.1809-24). The temple moved loca-
tions at one point, and the original
structure no longer remains. Today, this
complex features sacred imagery, in-
cluding sculptures and mural paintings that depict the Buddha's life.
The holiest object is a bone fragment of the Lord Buddha, now housed
inside the Grand Pagoda. The temple is known as Wat Chaitararam
by royal decree, but everybody refers to it as Wat Chalong.
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Buddha Image
Known as Poh Than Jao Wat, the temple's principal Buddha image is found inside
Wat Chalong's western hall. It is flanked by two statues, one of which supposedly de-
picts a local man who won several lotteries after praying to the Buddha image.
