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Wat Mixai |
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Wat Mixai, or the Temple of Victory, was built during the reign
of King Sai Setthathirat (1550-1571) to celebrate the victory of
the Lao-Burma war. It was renovated in the early 1900s and built
in a style that’s similar to Buddhist temples in Thailand.
Wat Mixai’s name was inspired by the victory of Buddha over the
distracting demon Mara, who was sent to test his fortitude on
the eve of his enlightenment. The temple grounds feature several
small stupas and sculptures of mythical creatures. Its main hall
has a large statue of Buddha, with imposing columns decorated in
red and gold and ceiling mural depicting his life.
Located on Setthathilath Road in central Vientiane, Wat Mixai
serves the Buddhist community and has a school within the
compound. It’s a lively and working temple, where you can
observe monastic life led by the numerous monks, novices,
worshippers, and schoolchildren. Devotees pay their respects
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Vientiane city |
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17.96538, 102.60515 |
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