Wat Sor Sor Muoy Roy Tourism

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About Wat Sor Sor Muoy Roy

Wat Sor Sor Muoy Roy, also known as the 100 Pillars Pagoda, is a revered cultural and historical site located in Kratie Province, Cambodia. This significant landmark is an emblem of the area's rich heritage and spiritual life. The pagoda stands as a testament to Khmer architecture and religious devotion, featuring a distinctive design that includes exactly one hundred columns. The temple was originally constructed to commemorate a respected local figure, and over the years, it has become a pilgrimage destination for Buddhists and a point of interest for visitors. The site includes intricately carved statues and reliefs, with both Buddhist and Hindu influences evident in the artistry. The natural surroundings add to the serene atmosphere, with lush vegetation and the nearby Mekong River contributing to the sense of tranquility. Visitors to Wat Sor Sor Muoy Roy can explore the grounds, observe local religious practices, and appreciate the craftsmanship of the ancient builders. The temple is not only a place of worship but also an important cultural repository preserving the history and traditions of this region of Cambodia.

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Wrote on 23 Mar 2017
The legend of the 100 Pillar Pagoda
You will find Wat Sor Sor Mouy Roy or the 100 Pillar pagoda as it is also known by, about 40 kms north of Kratie in the village of Sambor. There are actually 116 columns as the old temple was partly destroyed and more columns were added when it was restored. You can reach here by tuk tuk, renting a motorbike or hiring a car with driver. The compound is quite large and contains four Buddhist temples, each facing a different direction. During the reign of King Preah Ang Chan Reachea in the early 16th century his beautiful daughter became seriously sick when she was 16, but the King's best healers could not cure her. But in the end the abbot of ‘Wat Neak Sen’ was summoned do cure the princess as he seemed to possess the special powers required. The abbot left a monk in charge of the temple with special instructions not to open a certain cabinet but the monk was curious and found a book that gave instructions of how he could turn into an animal for up to 7 days. After 7 days he could no longer become a man again, so he gave instructions to other monks to hit him on the head 3 times so he could turn back to a human. To their amazement the monk turned into a big crocodile, but they were frightened and ran away, leaving nobody to hit him on the head so he could become a man again. Meanwhile at the royal palace the abbot managed to cure the princess , and he returned to the temple only to discover what had happened, and confirmed that the crocodile would remain a crocodile forever. Once again the princess fell ill and the abbot was carried on the crocodile's back tom he palace. Once again the princess was cured but on the way back the crocodile had a fight with another crocodile during which the abbot died. He blamed the princess for this and went back and ate her. The king heard the news and he was very angry so he ordered his men to find the crocodile. Eventually they found him, cut his stomach open and found the body of the princess inside but it was too late. The king ordered the 100 pillar pagoda to be but as a shrine to his daughter, and one virgin girl was buried under each pillar so the daughter would have her entourage.