Wat Photisomphon

Wat Photisomphon began to build in the year 2449 at the end of the reign of Rama 5 of Rattanakosin. By Pasha Tri Phraya Sri Suriyarat Ratchanuwat (Pho Nene Phot), Somdet Phibun, Udon Thani Considered that in the municipality of Udon Thani Only the Matchimawat Temple Only one temple It is appropriate to build another temple Therefore went to explore the location on the south side of "Nong Na Kluea", a large swamp Rich in rock salt With plentiful fish and crocodiles (Later, later changed the name to "Nong Prajak" as a memorial to Kromluang Prachaksinlapakhom, the founder of Udon Thani city) considers that it is a suitable location for the construction of temples because the plains and forests are quiet, not too far from the village and very close to the water source. Got it Persuaded the people in the Mak Khaeng village A forest sarcasm suitable for planting a cloister for the merit-making And is the annual royal residence of the government Took about 1 year to build. In the first phase, the villagers called "New Temple" because Originally only the Matchimawat Temple Which the villagers call "old temple". Found traces of an abandoned temple before With an old laterite stupa and white stone Buddha statue of the Naga, and prostrated Phrakhru Thammawinayayanut (Nu) the Udon Thani primate From Matchima Watma as temple abbot