Wat Mahachai is located in Maha Sarakham

Wat Mahachai is located in Maha Sarakham municipality and is the center where northeastern literature and art objects are collected.Kaeng Loeng Chan Reservoir about 3 kilometers from town center, is a popular holiday spot, with a peaceful, beautiful atmosphere.Mongkhon Standing Buddha is the principal Buddha image of Maha Sarakham. Of the Dvaravati Period, it is made of red sandstone. Located in Amphoe Kantharawichai, it is believed to have been cast at the same time as the Phra Phuttha Ming Muang. Legend has it that ever since the two images have been in existence, rainfall has been plentiful and regular.Phra Phuttha Ming Muang (or Phra Phuttha Rup Suwanmali) is a sandstone Buddha Image enshrined at Wat Suwan-Mali in Amphoe Kantharawichai. It is of the style of the Dvaravati Period.