About
Wat Phra Narai Maharat, also called Wat Klang, sits beside Korat’s City Pillar area and rewards a closer look at its separate sacred spaces. The ordination hall stands on an island in a pond, while the royal vihara houses Luang Pho Yai. A shrine to the four-armed Narai image adds a sandstone Khmer-art connection. Look at the hall’s pediments as well as its waterside setting: Narai riding Garuda and Indra riding Erawan give the façades distinct stories. This is a useful temple for understanding the old city’s layered religious landscape.
Why go
- The pond-island hall creates a distinctive temple layout.
- The sandstone Narai image adds a Khmer-art connection.
- Luang Pho Yai is the principal image in the royal vihara.
- The different pediments provide details to study beyond the overall building.
Know before you go
- Look at both pediments to compare their different divine figures.
- Include the pond setting when composing a photograph of the hall.
Good to know
- ✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Google
- ✓ Restroom · Google
Does this place offer wheelchair-accessible entrance?
Yes · Google
Source ↗Questions about this place
Is Wat Klang the same as Wat Phra Narai Maharat?
Wat Klang and Wat Klang Nakhon are names used for this temple.
What stands in the middle of the pond?
The ordination hall stands on an island in the pond.
Where is Luang Pho Yai enshrined?
Luang Pho Yai is the principal Buddha in the royal vihara.
What is the Narai image made from?
The four-armed Narai image is carved in sandstone.
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- Five documents support the guide, with some shared historical tradition. Foundation and rebuilding dates differ and are omitted. Current hall access, ceremonies and visitor hours were not confirmed.