The Journal of the Siam Society Vol. XLIV, Part 1-2, 1956 - Khamkoo
The Journal of the Siam Society Vol. XLIV, Part 1-2, 1956 - Khamkoo
The Journal of the Siam Society Vol. XLIV, Part 1-2, 1956 - Khamkoo
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'hiE LOI~TY SANCTUARY OF KHAO PI-IRA VII-iAR 21<br />
It was flhortly aftet' <strong>the</strong> appearance <strong>of</strong> Yasovarman I abuut<br />
890 that we first hear <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> mountain sanctuary <strong>of</strong> Phra Vihi.i.t',<br />
'l'his out.st.antling rnler had a passion for huilrling shl'iues on hills and<br />
mountain top. rl'hough most <strong>of</strong> his mnnlliJH~nts were dedieated t.o<br />
Siva, as is <strong>the</strong> cal:lc with Phra Viliii.r, monasteries were alsu established<br />
dnring his reign to r](eyotees <strong>of</strong> Brahrnn, Buddha nnd also Vishnu.<br />
He had that characteristic <strong>of</strong> tolerance which was not uncommon in<br />
o<strong>the</strong>t• rnlet·s <strong>of</strong> this rt-warl
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