Phra That Phon Thong : History Art and Beliefs about Ancient Chedi in Udon Thani Province

Abstract

The article based on the objective of studying about history, arts and beliefs of the ancient Chedi, Phra That Phon Thong. The Chedi which is well-known as Phra That Phon Thong situated in Nong Na Kham Subdistrict,Mueang District, Udon Thani Province. The findings are as following; Phra That Phon Thong Chedi is an octagon-shaped pagoda in Lan Chang arts constructed by laterite stones. The Chedi has been academically proved the age back to the 22^nd-24^th. Buddhist century. The surrounding area has been found as well several Lan Chang arts, bronze Buddha images-amulets, relic and unknown and uncleared history Buddha images-amulets. Phra That Phon Thong is sacred place for local communities and has been highly, faithfully worshipping.