Chedi at Wat Hua Khuang in Prae Province: The Study of History and Architectural Style
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Wat Hua Khuang is one of the major temples in northern Thailand. Actually there are a certain number of temples in the region that retain the same name, most of which are located in the north of courtyard within the city walls. According to chronicles, the Tai Yong who emigrated to Lanna built the temples in memory of Hua Khuang Rajathan Temple in Shan State. The architectural style of chedi or stupa, which is the most sacred part of temple, varies, depending on local appreciation and external influence. For example, the Lanna-style chedi with octagonal base at Wat Hua Khuang in Chiang Mai, the square-superposition chedi at Wat Hua Khuang in Lampang and Nan, the Burmese square-superposition chedi at Wat Hua Khuang in Lamphun, the applied Lanna-style chedi, etc. Chedi at Wat Hua Khuang in Prae province is in round bell shape, which is typical of Lanna, with a three-tier, round base, decorated with stucco lotus blossom. Built around the late 21st and early 22nd century B.E., it was developed from chedi at Wat Phra That Hariphunchai in Lamphun and served as the model of Lanna architectural style for similar structures in Prae province.
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