The mystery behind the temple with a 'giant dragon' wrapped around a 17-story tower

Wat Samphran boasts a unique appearance and is guaranteed to surprise you with its impressive architecture and grand scale. "Wat" means temple, and "samphran" is the name of the place where the temple is located. This temple was built in 1985 in Samphran district, Nakhon Pathom province, about 40 km west of Bangkok, Thailand.

Unlike the designs of other temples and pagodas that taper towards the top, Wat Samphran is built in a cylindrical shape like a massive 17-story building, 80 meters high, painted in eye-catching pink, and featuring arched windows that give the feeling of being transported to a vibrant, fairytale world .

The image of dragons encircling the building remains an unsolved mystery to this day. According to This Is Colossal, a website specializing in design, art, and architecture, the temple's bizarre design was the brainchild of a Buddhist monk named Bhavana Buddho. The monk pondered for a week, and after meditating, the image of the temple emerged in his mind.

Later, the temple was built over five years based on that idea, reaching a height of 80 meters to represent the age of the Buddha when he passed away. The dragon serves as a staircase leading to the top of the building.

The image of a giant, powerful, winding blue dragon made of iron and fiberglass, encircling the tower from body to top, conveying an aura of authority, is what attracts visitors the most and best reflects the inherent sacredness of the temple.

However, the structure gradually deteriorated. Therefore, a separate tunnel and elevator were added to serve visiting tourists.

The temple is nestled amidst a lush garden of ancient trees, creating a spacious and cool atmosphere. Its location on the outskirts of Bangkok further enhances the peaceful, tranquil, and serene environment for visitors.

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