Strictly speaking a ‘wat’ is a Buddhist sacred precinct with monks' quarters, the temple proper, an edifice housing a large image of Buddha, and a structure for lessons. A Buddhist site without a minimum of three resident monks cannot correctly be described as a wat, although the term is frequently used more loosely, even for ruins of ancient temples. (As a transitive or intransitive verb, wat means to measure, to take measurements; compare templum, from which temple derives, having the same root as template.) ~ Wikipedia
This one we went to, self pronounce themselves as a temple. I have seen bigger ones, one that qualify as a ‘wat’. I also believe this one has all the elements that categorize themselves as a ‘wat’ but maybe temple is easier defined. Let’s go in!
lilies are always linked to this religion…
That was the last of six places of worship we went to. The tour was completed within three and half hours. We all then went back to where we started because we went in two vehicles and stopped for a quickie at one of the restaurants across the road to sort of sum it all up.
We were given a book each; titled ‘Kathakali’ by Mr. Uthaya Sankar the writer himself! He is also the man behind this excursion, who has taken the trouble to organize and arrange the trip. Lovely gift to mark the event. Thank you.
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