Wat Thamkhiriwong, วัดถ้ำคีรีวงศ์

Wat Thamkhiriwong, Padang Pusing, Kedah (14 November, 2015)


Wat Thamkhiriwong (GPS: 5.96411, 100.52661; Thai: วัดถ้ำคีรีวงศ์) is a Siamese temple in the village of Kampung Padang Pusing, in Pendang District, Kedah. The temple, or wat, is on the south side of the main road, Jalan Sungai Tiang. It is entered through a temple gate.

Within the compound of Wat Thamkhiriwong is a viharn or ubosot, the main building, which has a triple-tier roof with decorative roof finials called the lamyong. These culminates in a chofah, one for each tier.

Across from the main temple building is a school where Thai is taught.

Wat Thamkhiriwong Thai School (14 November, 2015)


Wat Thamkhiriwong entrance arch, as seen from the inside (14 November, 2015)


Wat Thamkhiriwong entrance arch, as seen from the outside (14 November, 2015)

Wat Thamkhiriwong on Google Maps Street View

Wat Thamkhiriwong

Wat Thamkhiriwong is on the map of Pendang District

References

List of Thai temples in Pendang District, Thai temples in Kedah and Thai temples in Malaysia

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