The principal stupa was built according to Theravada tradition.
The 22 elephants surrounding the base of the stupa symbolise the 22 spiritual faculties (Indriya).
The 52 rings on the spire represent the 52 mental factors (Cetasika).
The eight statues of walking Buddha denote the Noble Eightfold Path leading to cessation of suffering leading to Arhatship, which is the highest doctrine of Buddhism.
The relative size of the height and width of the principal bell-shaped stupa is 2:1 implying the complete integrity of corporeal and spiritual aspects.
The height of the stupa is 28 wa and its width is 14 wa.
The height of the stupa therefore represents the 28 corporeality aspects and the width represents the 14 functions of consciousness.
The height of the entire stupa structure including the spire and the base is 78 metres.

The obverse of the 25 satang coin features an image of the Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan.
It is also a symbol of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.
Jatukam Ramathep amulets, consecrated in the temple are believed to act as lucky charms, drawing visitors from across the nation.
The principal stupa was built according to Theravada tradition. The 22 elephants surrounding the base of the stupa symbolise the 22 spiritual faculties (Indriya). The 52 rings on the spire represent the 52 mental factors (Cetasika). The eight statues of walking Buddha denote the Noble Eightfold Path leading to cessation of suffering leading to Arhatship, which is the highest doctrine of Buddhism. The relative size of the height and width of the principal bell-shaped stupa is 2:1 implying the complete integrity of corporeal and spiritual aspects. The height of the stupa is 28 wa and its width is 14 wa. The height of the stupa therefore represents the 28 corporeality aspects and the width represents the 14 functions of consciousness. The height of the entire stupa structure including the spire and the base is 78 metres.
The obverse of the 25 satang coin features an image of the Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan. It is also a symbol of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Jatukam Ramathep amulets, consecrated in the temple are believed to act as lucky charms, drawing visitors from across the nation.
Wat Phra Mahathat