 City Pillar of Chiang Mai
City Pillar of Chiang Mai is located within the grounds of Wat Chedi Luang, in the heart of the Old City. The city pillar, or lak muang, is called Sao Inthakin (Indra's pillar). It is made of brick, and is 50 centimeters tall, and housed within an octagonal brick structure.
City Pillar Shrine of Chiang Mai
(24 October 2006)
© Timothy Tye
The City Pillar of Chiang Mai was originally located at Wat Sadeu Muang. It was moved here by Chao Kawila in the year 1800, when Chiang Mai was being rebuilt and repopulated. At the same time, three dipterocarp trees, called Yang Tree, were planted at the grounds. The largest of them all tower above the City Pillar Shrine. Local belief is that the tree helps to protect the city for as long as it stands.
Associated Sites
- City Pillar Shrines of Thailand
- City Pillar Shrine of Bangkok
- City Pillar Shrine of Rayong
Nearby Sights
Wat Chedi Luang
Lanna Architecture Center
Wat Sum Pow
Wat Muen Lan
Location of Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai
Sao Inthakin, or Indra's Pillar, the name of the City Pillar of Chiang Mai (24 October 2006)
© Timothy Tye
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