Yaksha is the name of a broad class of nature-spirits; usually benevolent; who are caretakers of the natural treasures hidden in the earth and tree roots. They appear in Hindu; Jain and Buddhist mythology.

Lampang was originally founded during the 7th century Dvaravati period. Nothing remains from these early times; but the city is rich in temples; many of which have a distinctly Burmese flavour as Lampang had a substantial Burmese population in the 19th century; most of whom were involved in the logging industry.