“You missed the exit,” I said, as we sailed on past it one cold December evening. “Ugh, the traffic is bad on the other side of the freeway. It’s going to take forever to get back to the hotel.”
My husband groaned about it and at the next exit, we decided to take the side roads. We meandered through a neighborhood and all of a sudden, I noticed a sparkling jewel in the darkness.
“What is that?” I asked.
Watt Lao Buddhamamakaram Temple
Watt Lao Buddhamamakaram temple is a Buddhist and it is in a most unexpected location. Where?
Unexpected Sight of an Amazing Buddist Temple in Ohio
Anyone who has lived in Columbus for awhile thinks it’s pretty boring, but it manages to serve up a surprise now and again. There are many fun things to do with kids. It turns out there are also a few unexpected things to see, like the Watt Lao Buddhamamakaram temple (also written as Watlao).
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A Sparkling Temple in the Night
“It looks like an amazing Christmas display,” I said, with the holidays on my mind. “Or something… different.”
It was exotic. I could tell it had nothing to do with the holidays upon further inspection. It wasn’t what one normally saw on the stark, snowy Ohio landscape. Yet, there it was in front of my eyes. Watt Lao Buddhamamakaram temple doesn’t look like it belongs in Columbus and yet, there it is. It was built in 2009 and I had no idea of its existence until we stumbled upon it during our Columbus, Ohio visit.
What an amazing find!
The next day, my husband surprised me by taking us to the temple to take pictures. It was a rare sunny, cloudless day. The winter sun is so bright and if I thought Watt Lao Buddhamamakaram was glittery at night, the daytime sparkle was almost blinding and oh-so-beautiful. If you’re in Columbus with a car, it’s worth the drive. It’s probably only about 10-15 minutes from downtown (unless it’s rush hour).
Location of Watt Lao Buddhamamakaram
Watt Lao Buddhamamakaram is a temple located on the east side of Columbus, Ohio. If you want to see this gem for yourself, you will find it at 3624 Bexvie Ave, Columbus, OH 43227.
As always, please be respectful when visiting a place of worship. This gem is worth a visit, especially when unable to travel long distances.
Have you seen Watt Lao Buddhamamakaram temple? What unexpected or unique place have you stumbled upon in your home town or state? Please leave a comment!
