Wat Ounalom
| Wat Ounalom | |
|---|---|
| Khmer name | វត្តឧណ្ណាលោម |
| Also known as | Wat Unnalom and several other spellings |
| Site type | Temple |
| Location | Phnom Penh |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Period | Established in 1443 |
| Subjects | Religion & Spiritual Life; History & Remembrance |
Wat Ounalom is a temple in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (Wikipedia)
History
Wat Ounalom is believed to have originated as an ancient religious site and was established in 1443. The temple underwent restoration during the tenure of Supreme Patriarch Thieng, and its old ordination hall was demolished and replaced by a three-story building constructed from 1957 to 1960. Wat Ounalom suffered severe destruction during the Khmer Rouge period but was rapidly restored afterward. (Wikipedia)
Significance
Wat Ounalom was the former seat of Cambodia's Mahanikaya Order and is regarded as the most important wat in Phnom Penh and the central institution of Cambodian Buddhism. Its central stupa contains what is believed to be an eyebrow hair of the Buddha, making it an important pilgrimage destination and symbol of Buddhist continuity in Cambodia. (Wikipedia)