\"Ku Chang Ku Ma\" is a place of faith and legend of Queen Chama Thewi's auspicious animals. If you visit Lamphun and want to experience the power of sacredness and gratitude, you must visit \"Ku Chang Ku Ma,\" an ancient site with a cylindrical pagoda standing majestically on the banks of the Doi Ti Canal. This place is historically significant because it is believed to be the site of \"Chang Pu Kam Nga Khiao\" (Phu Kam Nga Khiao), Queen Chama Thewi's auspicious elephant with immense power. Just by turning its face towards the enemy, it could immediately defeat the opponent.
Nearby is \"Ku Ma,\" a pagoda built to commemorate the horse of King Mahan Tayot, the son of Queen Chama Thewi. Today, Ku Chang Ku Ma has become a place highly respected by the people of Lamphun and religious tourists. They often come to pray for success, victory, and good health. Statues of elephants and sugarcane are often offered to fulfill vows. The atmosphere in the evening is shady and full of the aura of a thousand-year-old civilization.
In addition to the two large animals, there are also \"Ku Kai and Ku Maeo\" nearby, which are small Gus with lovely stories that reflect the ancient way of life. It is believed to be the place where the ashes of the chickens and cats that Queen Chama Thewi raised are kept, which shows her kindness towards all kinds of animals. Walking around these animal Gus allows us to see the long-standing relationship between people and animals in Lamphun's history.
