One of the largest reclining Buddha temples in Thailand, Wat Hat Yai Nai

#Songkhla Wat Mahattamangkalaram, also known as Wat Hat Yai Nai, is located on the bank of Khlong Utapao in Tambon Khuan Lang, Amphoe Hat Yai, Songkhla Province. This temple was established in 1947. Phra Phuttha Mahatta Mongkhon (Reclining Buddha) is the most important religious object of the temple. It is a very large reclining Buddha statue, measuring 35 meters long, 15 meters high, and 10 meters wide, making it one of the largest reclining Buddhas in Thailand. There is a very special tradition here, the ceremony of gilding the heart of the reclining Buddha, which is held only once a year during Songkran (around April 11-15). People flock to gild the heart of the reclining Buddha inside the Buddha statue to bring good fortune to their lives, in terms of business, trade, health, and intelligence. Don't miss it in 2016! In addition, under the base of the reclining Buddha, there is also a Buddha room that you can visit. Inside, there are many Buddha statues enshrined. It is open for worship at all times. Wat Mahattamangkalaram is an important place of Buddhism and a very popular tourist attraction for both Thais and foreign tourists. If you have the opportunity to visit Hat Yai, don't miss it. #Aijoi #WatHatYaiNai #HatYaiTourism #Songkhla #TravelSouth #TravelPlan #MuTourism #trip