One Day in Udon Thani: Sri Mueang Park, City Pillar Shrine, and Udon Thani Walking Street.

It was quite late in the evening by the time we arrived, and the shrine was already closed. We could only walk around and admire the surroundings.

Engraved stones of the 12 zodiac animals

Although it is late in the evening, the city pillar shrine is still bustling with people paying their respects. The Udon Thani City Pillar Shrine was first built in 1959 and houses the spirit of Prince Prajaksinlapat, the founder of Udon Thani, who established the city in 1893.

The main pillar of the city was made of a 5-meter-long "Khoon" wood and buried 3 meters deep. A large number of amulets, rings, silver, and gold were placed under the base for good luck. Later, in 1999, a new city pillar shrine was built to replace the old one, which had deteriorated.

The main building of the city pillar shrine is a blend of Thai and Isan architectural styles, making it a place of worship for the people of Udon Thani. The shrine also features a statue of Thao Wessuwan, one of the four guardians of the world, and a new city pillar shrine. Therefore, it can be said that by paying respects at the Udon Thani city pillar shrine, one can worship and pray to all three sacred objects at once.

A statue of Thao Wessuwan, one of the four Chatulokaban who governs the Asura.

City Pillar Shrine

Adjacent to the city pillar shrine, there is a main road that is used as a walking street on Fridays and Saturdays. Today, it happens to be a day with a walking street. There are a wide variety of goods, including food, necessities, local products, and imported goods from China.

Sushi is a popular item for sale.

Indispensable: Lottery Booths

Not just a hat trick, but a hat trick of goals.

Trading in a variety of goods.

Crab salad is still available for 25 baht.

Cicada farming is a visible business.

After paying respects at the temple, we strolled around, looking for something to eat. It was then time to head back. Until next time, when our hearts are aligned.