Monday 21 February 2011

WAT SUTHAT THEPWARARAM


WAT SUTHAT THEPWARARAM RATCHAWORAMAHAWIHAN


Founded at the centre of Rattanakosin Island, this is one of Thailand's six most important temple King Rama I wished to make it the temple of Bangkok and construction began in 1807. Construction was completed, according to schedule, in the reign of King Rama II in 1847. King Rama III gave the temple its name. "Wat Suthat Thepwararam"

Phra Sri Sakyamuni : Cast in "Marn Wichai" posture. The image was previously enshrined at Wat Mahathat. Sukhothai Capital A stone inscription reports that King Phra Mahathammarachalithai who reigned during the Sukhothai period. ordered the image cast as a principal image in Phra Wihanluang Mahathat.


Phra Puttatri Lokachet: cast in alloy in the Subduing Mara position. The 80 diciples stand in front of the Buddha. The image was cast during the reign of king Rama III.


Phra Wihan Luang: Copied from Wat Mongkolbophit in Ayutthaya. The central pair of doors were designed by king Rama II, who began the carving. The murals are considered to be the most beautiful work of the Rattanakosin period.


Ubosot : is the longest, most beautiful chapel built in Thai architecture style during the reign of king Rama III. It is decorated with Chorfah, Bairaka, and glazed green ceramic.


Phra Wihan Kod : was built in the reign of king Rama III, and surrounds the Phra Wihan Luang on all four sides. There are 156 Buddha images enshrined inside. The door frames are decorated with lacquered images of Sio kang.


Where is WatSuthat? It's located at no.146. Ti Thong 1 Rd. Unakan Rd. khet Phra Nakorn Bangkok. Way to go : Transportation, By public bus No. 10, 12, 19, 35, 42 Air Condition bus No. 8, 12

Admission fee 20 Baht Only!


come with me I am your guideman.


We start from the giant swing side entrancedoor















Would you like to come to Thailand? Yes, you are welcome to Thailand. pack it!

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