The Temple of Truth in Pattaya is a grandiose wooden structure reaching a height of 105 m (20-story building) and built without a single nail. This structure has different names: Sanctuary of Truth, Prasat Mai, Wang Boran. Some people consider the temple to be a holy place, others regard it as an interesting attraction that embodies the culture and faith of Thailand, but some locals claim that the building is cursed and they do not advise anyone to go to it. Be that as it may, Pattaya can rightfully be proud of such an unusual and magnificent structure.
The Temple of Truth (local taxi drivers will tell you how to get there) is a relatively young building, its construction began in 1981. The founder is the local billionaire Khun Lek, also known as Lek Viriyafant. There is a legend that a man received a prophecy, according to which he will die on the day when the construction of the temple is completed. Whether this is true or not is unknown, but work has not stopped for more than a decade. The decoration of the building has not yet been completed and is constantly being postponed indefinitely. Khun Lek himself plans to complete construction by 2025.
The Temple of Truth in Pattaya is an example of the unique work of the most talented wood carvers. Over its creation employs more than two hundred people. The founder does not spare money for its decoration and decoration. The building was created from very valuable species - red and yew wood, while not a single nail was used. Window openings, various figures, stairs, arches are decorated with carvings, so there is no doubt that this is not manual work.
The Temple of Truth in Pattaya is surrounded on all sides by skillfully carved figures of sacred animals, Buddha, ornaments. Visitors can learn more about
Eastern philosophy and the attitude of Thais towards the creation of the world. The sculptures will tell you about the four principles of the universe, which are the basis of life. Their embodiment is the four Virgo, located on the spiers of the structure. The first of them holds a lotus in its hands and is considered a symbol of philosophy. The second is depicted with a book, therefore stands for the progress of science. The Third Virgin leads the elderly and holds the child in her arms, that is, she embodies the life path of a person: he is born, grows up, grows old and dies, and this process is uninterrupted. The fourth of the Virgin calls for an end to the war, in her hands is a dove - a symbol of peace.
The Temple of Truth in Pattaya is opened to each person from different angles. Someone considers it a magnificent palace worthy of respect and admiration. Some people regard it as an ordinary temple, of which there are hundreds of thousands on earth. Many art lovers see the building as an ideal example of Thai architecture. In recent years, tourists must visit the Temple of Truth. Pattaya on the map is very well located, so visiting all the
interesting sights and not getting lost in this beautiful town will not be a problem. It is recommended to go to the Sanctuary of Truth to all admirers of the philosophy of the East, which originated on this earth many millennia ago.