Doi Suthep
Early Period: This area was originally inhabited by the Lawa people before the founding of Chiang Mai. The name “Doi Suthep” comes from the hermit Vasuthep who once resided on the mountain.
During the reign of King Ku Na Thammakaraj (1386 CE):
The relics of the Lord Buddha were carried on the back of a sacred elephant.
The elephant stopped at the summit of Doi Suthep, made three clockwise turns, and then fell.
He ordered the construction of a chedi and a stupa to cover the spot where the elephant fell.
During the reign of King Mueang Kesaklao (1538 CE):
He ordered the stupa to be raised higher.
Artisans placed gold in the shape of a golden lotus flower on the top of the stupa.
During the reign of King Thao Sai Kham (1557 CE):
He ordered gold sheets to be hammered and attached to the stupa.
Phra Maha Yan Mongkol Pho from Wat Ashokaram, Lamphun, built naga stairs on both sides to facilitate worship. During the reign of Kruba Srivichai (1934-1935):
A road was built up Doi Suthep, which later became part of Highway 1004.
Today, this road has been renamed “Srivichai Road” in honor of Kruba Srivichai.
Current Status: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep was elevated to the status of a royal temple on May 31, 1963, and underwent major renovations between 2004 and 2010.
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