Kanthrarom City Pillar Shrine
City Pillar Shrine is a sacred place, which is the location of the main city. Which according to the tradition of the Brahmin religion, Chinese folk religion or Taoism Before building a city, the ceremony must be held to raise the main pillars in Chaiyaphum. To be a fortune for the country to be built City Pillar Shrines in Thailand are mostly made from sacred wood such as Chaiyapruek Ratchapruek in the shape of the apex of a lotus flower bud. Or an angel's face Or maybe the ancient ancient stone leaf found in that area Most of the shrines are Chaturamukkhon Thai style hall. With doors on all four sides, The summit may be a temple-like pagoda or a Chinese shrine. According to the construction faith in that area, Some areas may be found together in the city pillars. And Chinese shrines Which often had the president of the shrine as a wooden or stone idol called the main city godfather Or the main goddess of the city Most locations are in the old town area. Maybe the province In front of the town hall In Thailand, most provinces have a city pillar shrine. Some districts have city pillar shrines. Which is still called City Pillar Shrine because some districts are old towns Before being reduced to the present district According to other small communities, there may be a community court as well. But will be referred to as a court or a community village.
Location information
● Kanthararom District, Si Sa Ket, Thailand
