Phra That Kham Kaen

The Phra That Kham Kaen is an important and highly revered chedi for local people, since it is believed to contain relics of the Buddha. The town of Khon Kaen derives its name from the chedi, which is depicted on Khon Kaen’s provincial seal. The Phra That Kham Kaen chedi is located on the grounds of the Wat Chetiyaphum temple.

Other buildings on the grounds include an ubosot and a viharn.The entrance to the viharn is guarded by two white lions. The top ends of the multi tiered roofs are adorned with golden chofah, ornamental elements that represent the mythological bird Garuda.

The ubosot is a small and simple structure with a beautifully painted front gable. Its entrance is flanked by two multi tiered ceremonial umbrellas. During the Phra That Kham Kaen fair, an annual festival on the full moon day of the 6th lunar month, local people make merit and pay homage to the chedi. Several cultural and musical performances are held.