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Wat Mai Suwankhiri วัดใหม่สุวรรณคีรี , Tumpat, Kelantan

Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatWat Mai Suwankhiri, Tumpat (30 April 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri วัดใหม่สุวรรณคีรี (GPS: 6.17807, 102.18858) is a major Thai Buddhist temple in Jajahan Tumpat, Kelantan. It is located off Jalan Terbok-Sungai Pinang (aka State Route D172), in Kampung Bukit Tanah. The locals usually just call it as Wat Mai. In Malay, the temple is called Ketik Perahu Naga. The temple is also known as the Dragon Boat Temple, because it the iconic structure in its compound that was built to resemble a dragon boat.

According to the Tourism Malaysia interpretation plaque on site, Wat Mai Suwankhiri was established some 400 years ago with artisans from then Siam. (It is worth noting that Kelantan was under the suzerainty of Siam during that time.) Over time, it has been renovated and expanded many times. The present temple complex covers four hectares. There are many structures within its compound, including the ordination hall, monks' quarters, and even a crematorium.

Address

Wat Mai Suwankhiri
Kampung Bukit Tanah,
17020 Tumpat, Kelantan.
Phone: +60-9-725 7673

Wat Mai Suwankhiri is on the Map of Jajahan Tumpat, Kelantan


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatClose-up of the naga on the dragon boat. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatClose-up of the naga on the dragon boat. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatStylised parasols on board the dragon boat. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatThe porch of the dragonboat boathouse has columns of curling dragons that reflect Chinese influence. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatHall inside the dragonboat. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatImageries of venerated monks inside the dragonboat. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatAlcove with principal Buddha image of the dragonboat. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatCeiling adorned with murals from Buddhist tales. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatWat Mai Suwankhiri. The front building is probably the ubosot or ordination hall, used exclusively by the monks. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatBuildings within the Wat Mai Suwankhiri complex. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatNaga balustrades flank the steps leading up to one of the shrines at Wat Mai Suwankhiri. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatThis building is probably the principal viharn of Wat Mai Suwankhiri. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatThe principal viharn has a statue of a standing Buddha on top. Note the Chinese-style dragons curled around the columns of the porch. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatA pavilion with brass bells at Wat Mai Suwankhiri. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatPhra Phrom, the Four-Faced Buddha, at Wat Mai Suwankhiri. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatA pavilion at Wat Mai Suwankhiri with a makeshift porch built in front of it. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatThe ornately embellished principal viharn of Wat Mai Suwankhiri. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatEntrance of the viharn of Wat Mai Suwankhiri. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatThe principal Buddha of Wat Mai Suwankhiri. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatAnother temple pavilion at Wat Mai Suwankhiri. (30 April, 2017)


Wat Mai Suwankhiri, TumpatThe crematorium of Wat Mai Suwankhiri. (30 April, 2017)

Wat Mai Suwankhiri on Google Maps Street View

Wat Mai Suwankhiri (Dec 2013)

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