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The main chedi at Wat Mahathat
The main chedi (ie: funeral tomb) stands on a square platform surrounded by smaller chedis. It was built in 1345 to enshrine relics of the Buddha. The chedi is topped with a finial shaped as a lotus bud, characteristic for the Sukhothai architectural style. Its base is adorned with 168 stuccoed sculptings of walking pilgrims and monks. Over the walking pilgrims are niches containing images of the Buddha in various postures, including a walking Buddha in Sukhothai style. The upper part of the main chedi is decorated with stuccoed reliefs of scenes from the life of the Buddha.
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