Wat Kukut
Wat Kukut is the second significant temple in Lamphun, Wat Kukut, located about one kilometer from the city, also called Wat Chamathevi after the first queen of Haripunchaya. The temple was built by her son, King Mahendayok in the early 8th century
General information
Wat Kukut is worth visiting if only for the two chedi, which are considered magnificent examples of Mon architecture. The main one is the bigger one, 21 meters high. However, the spire was broken off by a lightning strike. On the rising terraced powerful square plinth is supported by five staggered floors; the transitions between them are emphasized by small chedi. On each side are three ornate niches, each containing a plaster figure of Buddha. Most of the sixty statues depict the Buddha with the gesture of bestowing fearlessness, reassurance and protection; the Khmer influence is clearly felt in them. The torsos of almost all the statues are original, while the heads have been renewed or restored. This chedi houses the ashes of Queen Chamathevi (8th century).
.The smaller chedi is of the Mon style, it is also shaped like a stepped pyramid and has niches with Buddha statues. Large demon statues stand next to it.
