About Wat Bang Nom Kho
Wat Bang Nom Kho is a historic Buddhist temple located in Bang Nom Kho Subdistrict, Sena District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Thailand. It is widely known for its association with Luang Pho Pan, a highly revered early 20th-century monk famous for sacred amulets and the Diamond Armour yantra. The temple features traditional Thai religious architecture, a memorial museum, and remains an active place of worship and pilgrimage for visitors interested in Thai Buddhism and local heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an active community temple compound set near canals in Sena, with an ubosot (ordination hall), viharn, chedi, and shrines dedicated to Luang Pho Pan. The grounds include Buddha images, murals, a small museum displaying the monk's personal belongings, photographs and amulets, and open courtyards for merit-making and prayer. The atmosphere is quiet and devotional, with stalls selling amulets and religious offerings and areas for walking, photography and observing local Buddhist practices.
Key highlights
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Historic Buddhist temple closely associated with revered monk Luang Pho Pan (Luang Por Pan)
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Memorial museum exhibiting Luang Pho Pan's belongings, amulets, photographs and wax figure
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Traditional Thai ubosot and viharn with Buddha images and murals
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Active pilgrimage site known for Yan Geaw Petch (Diamond Armour) chant and sacred amulets