That Sikhottabong

That Sikhottabong

Thakhek, Khammouane, Laos

At A Glance

Coordinates
17.3499, 104.8070

Overview

That Sikhottabong is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 17.34989, 104.80700. That Sikhottabong, also known as Sikhottabong Stupa is a Buddhist temple in Thakhek, Khammouane Province, Laos. It is contemporary to That Inhang in Savannakhet and That Phanom, built in Thailand under the Sikhottabong Kingdom. The bones of Buddha are said to be consecrated in these temples. King Nanthasene built the stupa for King Soummitham. The temple is on the bank of the Mekong River. The festival held at this location is during the third month of the lunar calendar. Located in ທ່າແຂກ, ຄໍາມ່ວນ, ປະເທດລາວ.

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