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Wat Maheyong : Ayutthaya 2007-04-21 09:13:00 Wat Maheyong is one of the significant temple in the group of monuments located out side the capital island to the east. It was built in early Ayutthaya period in the reign of King Sam Phraya, in 1438.This monastery was built in the reign of King Borom Rachatirat (Chao Samphraya) in 1438 in Ceylonese architectural style: a principal pagoda in the bell shape on the foundation surrounded by elephant statues, and the cloisters are also bell shaped. It was firstly restored in the reign of King Tye-sa in 1709 and during the restoration he had a pavilion built outside the wall in order to control the construction. It took more than 3 years to finish it and had a great cerebration for 7 days.photo : www.bangkoksite.comTechnorati tags : thai temple /Wat Maheyong /Ayutthaya /Thailand
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu : Mae Hong Sorn 2007-04-22 06:56:00 located on a hill to the west of town, is a major provincial landmark. There are two Burmese-style Chedis (pagodas). The larger one was built in 1860 while the smaller one was erected in 1874. A panoramic view of Mae Hong Son can be enjoyed from the site.This is a Burmese-style temple which dominates the provincial capital. Constructed by Phraya Singhanatracha, the first King of Mae Hong Son, the hilltop temple affords a wonderful view of the capital and surrounding mountains and valleys.photo: bangkoksiteTechnorati tags : Mae Hong Sorn /thai temple /Thailand /wat /Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu
Wat Phrathat Chae Haeng : Nan 2007-04-22 06:21:00 Wat Phrathat Chae haeng is an ancient religious site of Nan Province. It is over 600 years old, and located on Doi Phuphiang Chae Haeng, Tambon Muang Tued, about 2 kms from Nan City (Highway No.1168 Nan-Mae Charim).It features a 55 m.high golden chedi containing a Holy Relic from Sukhothai. Over the Viharn's door frames and on parts of the roofs are plaster designs in the shape of Naga, the great serpent, which represent the artistic best in local architecture. The annual worshipping fair takes place on the full moon day of the fourth lunar month (during the end of Februaryand the beginning of March). The fair includes the celebration of fire works processions and offering processions.The annual worshipping fair takes placeon the full moon day of the fourth lunar month (during the end of Februaryand the beginning of March). The fair includes the celebration of fire worksprocessions and offering processions.Technorati tags : Wat Phrathat Chae Haeng /Nan /thai temple /wat /Thailand
Wat Aranyik : Phitsanulok 2007-04-28 06:31:00 Wat Aranyik Wat Aranyik is located near Wat Saphan Hin in the Aranyik area dwellings places for monks (kuti), caves, and the bases of ubosot and viharn line the pathway to the sanctuary.Technorati tags : Wat Aranyik /Wat /Phitsanulok /thai temple /Thailand
Wat Chulamani : Phitsanulok 2007-04-28 05:35:00 The Prang, a corncob-shaped tower at Wat Chulamani is well-known and studied by students of archaeology and history. The Wat is the oldest historical site in Phitsanulok. Of a highly individual style and pattern, it boasts extremely ornate and elaborate plaster design of immense interest and value found nowhere else in the Kingdom .Technorati tags : Wat Chulamani /Wat /Phitsanulok /thai temple /Thailand
Wat Ratchaburana : Phitsanulok 2007-04-24 09:53:00 This monastery is located on the eastern bank of the Nan River, near Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat to the south. This monasteries, assumed to be built when Phitsanulok City was ruled by somdet Phraboromtrai Lokkanat, have linking compounds. The bot of Wat Ratchaburana shares a special fine form of the 3-head nagas decorated on their eaves.Technorati tags : Phitsanulok /Wat Ratchaburana /thai temple /Wat /Thailand
Phra Nakhon Khiri : Phetchaburi 2007-04-24 09:36:00 Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace or the Holy City Hill was the first palace built on the mountain range by King Rama IV in 1859 for the King himself and for the royal guests.It is studded with Wats and various components of the palace such as Wat Mahasamanaram locates on the hill-step, Wat Phra Kaeo which is the temple of the palace locates on the hill-top. The middle peak enshrines Phra that Chom Phet and the eastern peak is a vicinity of the compound. The architectural style of the palace is mixed between European, Chinese and Thai.photo: moohinTechnorati tags : Phra Nakhon Khiri /Phetchaburi /thai temple /Wat /Thailand
Phra Samut Chedi : Samut Prakarn 2007-04-24 08:43:00 The Chedi in the river is a major monument and a revered place of worship.It is widely visited by a great number of people.Generally know as "the Chedi in the middle of the river", it was formerly situated on an island in the river and surrounded by water.Later, the river bed on the right side grew shallower and a large expanse ofland emergedand adjoined with the island on which the Chedi was situated.Therefore at present, there is no island there.Phra Samut Chedi, popularly known as Phra Chedi klang Nam(chedi in the middle of the river) for its original Location on the islandin the chow pha ya river. Now, sits on the river bank in font ofthe provincial hall. Technorati tags : Samut Prakarn /Phra Samut Chedi /thai temple /Wat /Thailand /Chedi
Wat Poramai-yikawat : Nonthaburi 2007-04-24 08:31:00 This temple, Mon style, was built about 200 years ago. In 1873 King Rama V visited the temple and ordered the renovation and later on reconstruction of the main temple.This old monastery located in the vicinity of Tambon Ko Kret, Amphoe Pak Kret is constructed in Mon style architecture. The main attractions are a large reclining Buddha, mural paintings, a Mon style marble carved pagoda, the museum and the principal image in the Ubosot. There is a village, on Ko Kret (Kret Island), where the villagers produce ancient Mon style pottery called "Kwan Arman". It is accessible by a ferry from Wat Sanam Nua which is located not far from the Amphoe Pak Kret office. Technorati tags : Wat Poramai-yikawat /Nonthaburi /thai temple /Wat /Thailand
Wat Pa Leylai : Suphanburi 2007-04-24 06:45:00 This is a very old monastery located on the west side of the Suphan River. It is generally called by the villagers as "Wat Pa". The Wiharn houses a Buddha image in the attitude of leading a jungle life. named "Luang Pho To". The Buddha image, highly revered by the people, was formerly in the attitude of giving the first reaching sermon but was changed to be in the present attitude when it was renovated. Every year there are two worshipping fairs falling on the 5th and the 9th waxing moon days of April and November. Technorati tags : Suphanburi /Wat Pa Leylai /thai temple /Wat /Thailand
Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan : Nakhon Si Thammarat 2007-04-24 05:34:00 Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan is located on Ratchadamnoen Road in Tambon Nai Muang. This is one of the most important historical sites in southern Thailand. The pagoda, 55.78 meters high, has a distinctive Sri Lankan style. The top is entirely covered by pure gold. Inside the temple are many buildings of importance, especially the royal building which has beautiful architecture from the Ayutthaya period and the Sam Chom building where the Buddha image attired in royal wardrobe Phra Si Thamma Sokarat is housed. There are also the Phra Maha Phinetkrom (the equestrian image) building, the Thap Kaset building, while the Khian and Pho Lanka buildings are used to display artifacts donated to the temple by Buddhists. photo: dhammathaiTechnorati tags : Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan /thai temple /thailand /Wat /Sri Lankan
Ramakien Mural Paintings : Wat phra kaew 2007-04-30 13:06:00 In the gallery surrounding the ubosoth and other building, there are mural paintings which depict the story of the Ramakien, the Thai version of the Indian Ramayana.The Ramakien or Ramayana is very popular in Thailand and other Southeast Asian Nations. Many forms of Thai Art are inspired by the Ramakien and the admiration for it can be found in other areas of Thai life too. The name of the former capital city of Ayutthaya is a deravation from Ayodhaya, the capital city of King Rama. In the present we use the word “Rama” in English for titles of the Kings in the present Chakri Dynasty. And now we are under King Rama IX. The paintings consist of 178 sections. The first picture is located just opposite the Viharn Yod, and they proceed in a clockwise direction.This is a poem describing the story in each section, inscribed on marble slabs. These paintings were first done in the reign of King Rama I but they have been restored many times.photo : tothailand.comsource : www.plazajam.com T Read more:Paintings
The Emerald Buddha in Wat phra kaew 2007-04-30 12:29:00 The EmeraldBuddha
is wearing his summer season costumeThe Emerald Buddha is wearing his rainy season costume The Emerald Buddha is wearing his winter season costumeThe Emerald Buddha is carved from a large piece of green jade. Its size is 48.3 centimeters wide at the knees and 66 centimeters high. The image is in a seated position in the attitude of meditation. Judging from its style, it was made in northern Thailand, not much earlier than the 15th century, and belongs to the late Chiang Saen School. King Rama I had the Emerald Buddha transferred from Thonburi, the from capital of Thailand, to the present site in 1784. He placed it high on a golden throne made of gilt carved wood. The image has three costumes, one for each season—one for summer, one for winter, and one for the rainy season, all made of gold and jewelry. The ceremony of changing the costumes of the Emerald Buddha takes place three times a year, with the King performing the ceremony.related link : Brief history of em
Thai Painting : Mural painting 2007-04-28 07:18:00 PaintingClassical Thai painting was confined to temple and palace interiors and book illustrations. Mural painting was developed to a high degree in the belief that walls should enhance the beauty of the religious and royal objects they surrounded. Traditional Thai painting was typically Asian in that conventional perspective was ignored and figures were large or small depending on their importance. Shadows were unknown and space was neutral rather than atmospheric.Figures were two dimensional and landscapes were merely sketchilytreatedbackdrops for detailed action. A technique of pictorial composition called “apportioning areas” was employed, comparable to the “bird’ s eye view”of Western painting.By this method, the positions of the key scenes were assigned first and then closed off with “space transformers” that effectivelyisolated them from considerations of perspective by doing away with any surrounding intermediate ormiddle ground. The traditional Thai painter had f
Amazing Thailand Wat Chamthewi ( Ku Kut ) : Lamphun 2007-05-03 06:11:00 This monastery was built around A.D. 755 by Khmer artisans. The pagoda structure is of the square Buddha Gaya characteristics as seen in India.Three standing Buddha is mages, in the attitudes of blessing are enshrined on each level of the pagoda base of each side totaling 15 images for one side of five levels, grand totaling 60 Buddha images around the pagodas. Relics of Queen Chammathewi, the first ruler of Hariphunchai, are housed inside the pagoda.The pagoda top was originally covered with gold but later, was broken and disappeared thus giving ris to the name "Ku Kut" or Pagoda without topphoto : TAT newsTechnorati Tag: Lamphun/Wat Chamthewi/Ku Kut/Buddha/Thailand
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Wat Phra Yun : Lamphun 2007-05-03 10:00:00 Another ancient site related to the old history of the town is Wat Phra Yun . The Ku Chang-Ku Mah Chedi at the temple is surrounded on four directions by standing statues. The Chedi itself is cylinder-shaped and commemorates Queen Chamthewi's war elephant and her son's steed.Technorati Tags: Lamphun/Wat Phra Yun/ancient/Thailand Temple/Wat/thai temple
Wat Sanam Chai : Suphanburi 2007-05-08 07:33:00 This is an abandoned temple on the east bank of the Suphan Buri River in the town. Only ruins of a large pagoda are left to be seen. It is estimated that its height should be 70-80 metres if it were in perfect shape. After the excavation, some human relics were found, and it was assumed that they should belong to warriors who died on the battlefield in ancient times.photo: www.dopa.go.thTechnorati Tags: Wat Sanam Chai/Suphanburi/thailand temple/thai temple/Wat
Unseen in Thailand Wat Phra Non Temple of the Reclining Buddha : Suphanburi 2007-05-08 06:32:00 Wat Phra Non It is a popular attraction because of a reclining Buddha
. Here is recorded one of UNSEEN IN THAILAND because of the way of reclining Buddha. You rarely seen in else where. Beside the wat, there is fish sanctuary in the Tha Chin River in front of the monastery.About Suphanburi provinceJust a hundred kilometres away from Bangkok, Suphan Buri is an ancient town rich in natural and historical heritage. The province was once an important border town involving battles and important wars during the period of the Ayutthaya kingdom.So, today, travelling around the province is like drifting through historical novels. Historical evidence Read more:Thailand
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Wat Sothon : Chachoengsao 2007-05-09 05:28:00 This temple is in the municipal area by the Bang Pakong River. Built in late Ayutthaya Period, with its original name of Wat Hong, it is the location of Phra Phutthasothon or Luang Pho Sothon, the important Buddha image in the attitude of meditation with a width of 1.65 meters and a height of 1.48 meters high. According to the legend, this Buddha image had been floated along the river, before being placed here at this temple.The original image was a beautiful Buddha image, but later on cement was placed on the image to prevent from burglary. Worshippers from all walks of life come to pay respect to this most reputed image by pasting gold leaves on the image.source:Tourism Authority of Thailandphoto credit : bangkoksiteTechnorati Tags: Wat Sothon/ Chachoengsao/ thai temple/ thailand temple/ Wat
Phra Si Ratana Chedi ( The Golden Stupa ) : Wat Phra Kaew 2007-05-09 05:18:00 Phra Si Ratana Ched Erected in 1855 by King Rama IV, the Main Stupa contains relics of the Buddha and is regarded as the most sacred of all stupa in the Royal Chapel.The bell-shaped stupa, with a series of ascending circular mouldings and four porticoes with miniature stupas on top, was built in imitation of one of the three stupas at Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the Royal Chapel in the Grand Palace at the former capital, Ayutthaya. It was later covered with golden mosaic tiles imported from Italy at the command of King Rama V.In the hollow interior of the stupa is a smaller stupa containing the sacred relics, while around it stand four small square redented stupaTechnorati Tags: Wat phra kaew/Bangkok/thailand temple/thai temple/Wat Read more:Golden
Thai Temple Glossary part 2 2007-05-13 10:59:00 (Photo : Mondop at Wat Phrakaew, Bangkok)A Mondop is a square based structure usually topped with a spire. It is often erected above the libray holding the sacred Buddhist scripts. (Photo :Ho trai Wat Phra Sing)Ho Trai : The Ho Trai (also transcripted as"Ho Phra") is the library of the Wat. It is usually a very small, highly decorated building. In the Central Plains it often sits on columns in a pond . The holy scripts and sacred manuscripts of the Wat are kept inside. Viharn : A Viharn is a sermon hall. It is usually the busiest building in a Wat and open to everyone (provided the visitor behaves according to the temple etiquette!: you must be properly dressed, take off your shoes before entering a building and behave quietly) Jus Read more:Temple
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Thai Temple Glossary part 1 2007-05-13 10:27:00 IntroductionThere are thousands of temples, or wat, in Thailand. Some of these vary in style and size but according to the principles of Buddhist architecture, the structures within a temple should include a bot, or ubosot, for religious ceremonies such as ordinations; a wihan to house various Buddha images and for laypersons to take part in religious services;A Sala kanparien which is a large meeting hall which is not only used for religious services but also sometimes as a social or civic center; a mondop for storing the Buddhist scriptures; chedi for housing sacred relics or images; a ho rakang, or belfry, to sound the time for ceremonies, prayers, etc. and kuti where the monks live. Some may also have a library, a crematorium and a school.Wat : A Wat is a Thai Buddhist temple or monastery. In most cases it is not just one building, but a collection of buildings, shrines, and monuments within a courtyard that is enclosed by a wall.The Bot : The Bot (also called Ubosot) is the ordina Read more:Temple
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Unseen in Thailand Wat Bangkung : Samut Songkhram Photo 2007-05-12 15:24:00 Wat Bang Kung: Its main Temple was built in Ayudhaya Period (more than 200 years old) and covered by roots of local trees.Within the main building is a large stucco Buddha image that locals called Luang Pho Bot Noi. There are also murals of late Ayutthaya period depicting the story of Lord Buddha's life.Technorati Tags: Wat Bang Kung/Samut Songkhram/Unseen in Thailand
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Reclining Buddha of Wat Khun Inthapramun : Ang Thong 2007-05-12 05:02:00 This 50 meters reclining Buddha
is housed in Wat Khun Inthapramun, Amphoe Pho Thong, 11 kilometers from the township. The monastery is located in the open air of the rice fields having no roof due to the Wihan housing the image being in ruins. In front of this image lies a statue of a man who, according to the legend, is Khun Inthapramun, a revenue officer who secretly took away the official money to enlarge the original 40 meters construction of the image. When the king heard about that and interrogated him where from he obtained the money he did not answer and was whipped to death, thus originating the name of this monastery as Wat Khun Inthapramun.source: hotelthailand.comphoto : moohinTechnorati Tags: Ang Thong/Wat Khun Inthra Pramun/Thai temple/Thailand temple/Reclining
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Wat Phra Pathom Chedi : Nakhon Pathom 2007-05-11 16:18:00 Phra Pathom Chedi is the oldest Buddhist monument in Thailand. It is located in a region where Buddhism was first introduced here by Sona Thera and Uttra Thera in the fourth Buddhist century. The present shape of Phra Pathom Chedi differs from the original one which was that of an overturned bowl in the Indian stupa style.Situated in Tambon Phra Pathom Chedi, Amphoe Muang, It is a towering tribute to Buddhism, a place worthy of being worshipped of Nakhon Phathom. Chedi which, 235.50 metres high, is te biggest Chedi in Thailand, and is also the tallest of Buddhist mounments in the world. The Chedi's upper terrace is surrounded by the bell towers which are spaced at intervals. It is generally believed that anyone who strikes all of the bells can consign merit to the guarding Gods or Angels. Phra Pathom Chedi has become a center of study and research of historical archaeology since it is the national museum of Phra Pathom Chedi and th
Wat Analayo-Doi Busarakham: Phayao 2007-05-19 17:42:00 Wat Analayo is on Doi Busarakham, 20 kms. from town to the north. It is a big temple built by a Thai monk who was known as "Phra Kru Phaiboon" Within its wide compound, the big and beautiful Buddhist image of the Sukhothai style as well as many other structures are present. The view of Kwan Phayao (The natural lagoon) and the town can be seen from top of the hill.photocredit : moohinRelated Tags: Buddhist image/ Phayao/ Wat Analayo/ thai temple/ Thailand temple/ Wat/ Temple
Wat Ku Tao :Chiangmai 2007-05-19 16:57:00 The chedi of Wat Ku-Tao was built in 1613 in the shape of five guards of various sizes beautifuly decorated with colored porcelain - representing five Lord Buddhas.People disagree on whether the unusual chedi resembles a stack of five pumpkins or five alms bowls in ascending sizes. But one thing is for sure, behind the walls guarded by celestial lions, the main appeal of the temple is its peace as savoured under the banyan treeRelated Tags: Wat Ku Tao/ chedi/ Chiangmai/ Thailand temple/ thai temple/ Wat
Wat Wang Wiwekaram ( Mon Temple ) : Kanchanaburi 2007-05-17 06:11:00 Wat Wang WiwekaramThe temple was built on the donation of villagers who had faith in Abbot Uttama. It is the shrine of Mon's pride and the most important temple of Sangkhlaburi. The landmark is the59-meter high replica of Chedi Buddhakhaya. The top of the Chedi contains Buddha's relics from Sri Lanka. The shrine houses "Luang Por Khao", a large white marble Buddha image. Near the lake is an exotic bell tower built in Mon architecture.9 Kilometres from the town is the famous Wang Wiwekaram Temple
,diocese of the revered Uttama Abbot.Near here,tourists may rent low cost accommodations at sangkhlaburi cottages beside a running brook. Wat Wang WiwekramThis extensive temple on the southerm outskirts of Sangkhlaburi edges the Khao Laem reservoir. The compolex is constructed in an unusual mix of thai,Indian and Burmese Buddhist architectural styles.and the abbot "Luang Pho Uttama" is highly revered among local people including tribal folko and Burmese.source:bangkoksite.comRelated Tags:
Wat Phra That Suthon Mongkhon Khiri :Phrae 2007-05-17 05:36:00 Three kilometres from Den Chai district, or some 2 kilometres from the provincial town, is Wat Phra That Suthon Mongkhon Khiri. Although a comparatively modern temple, it boasts highly eye-catching structures. The Ubosot in particular is noted for its delicate sculptures with fine designs.There is also the golden teak structure in the Lanna-style which houses valuable relics of the North, including Buddha statues, lacquerware, Lanna musical instruments, ancient weapons and pictures depicting past events.photo: moohin.comRelated Tags: Phrae/Wat Phra That Suthon/thai temple/Thailand temple/temple/Wat
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