Wat Phra Kaew Bangkok
- Wat Phra Kaew or Temple of the Emerald Buddha (formally known as Wat Phra Sri
Rattana Satsadaram) is considered as the most important Buddhist temple in
Thailand. Located in the historic center of Bangkok, in the Grand Palace, to
perpetuate Phra Kaew Morakot (Emerald Buddha), the Buddha image highly respected
meticulously carved from a hunk of jade that is still intact. Emerald Buddha
(Phra Maha Mani Ratana Putta Patimakorn) is the image of Buddha in meditation
with Lanna style of northern school, which is derived from the 15th century.
Wat Phra Kaew Bangkok – The Temple
Of The Emerald Buddha
Placed
on a high platform, no one is allowed to approach the Buddha unless the Maha
Raja. A seasonal robes, changed three times a year in accordance with winter,
summer, and the rainy season to dress the statue. A rituals are very important,
the change of robes made only by the King to bring good fortune to the country
during each season. The temple is decorated beautifully and has a sense of
peace about it.
The
construction of the temple started when King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I)
moved the capital from Thonburi to Bangkok in 1785. Unlike other temples,
providing or having a residence for monks, but only decorated holy buildings,
statues, and pagodas. The main building is the central 'ubosot' (ordination
hall), which houses the Emerald Buddha. Despite its small size, it is the most
important icon for Thai people.
Other
attractions at Wat Phra Kaew, including a model of Angkor Wat, which was built
on the orders of King Rama IV when Cambodia was still under the control of
Siam. The model is then recreated in plaster at the order of King Rama V to
celebrate a century of the Royal City. Also, do not miss the balcony too, which
is no less beautiful and interesting as the temple walls. Mural in telling the
story of the Ramayana as a whole. In the column balcony are stone inscriptions
of verses that describe the mural. Each gate balcony guarded by a giant statue
of five meters high 'Yaksa Tavarnbal' (Giant Gatekeeper), the characters are
drawn from the same epic.
Important Information:
The
tour guide will be served between 10: 00-14: 00 and Personal Audio Guide (PAG)
is available in English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Russian, and
Spanish. Remember that 'wats' (temple) is a sacred place and you have to dress
appropriately. No shorts, sandals, slippers, or peak revealed, otherwise you
will not be allowed to enter. There are also facilities that offer rental right
trouser suit your needs.
There
are behind the temple Wat Pho Temple, the largest temple in Thailand which has
a statue of Buddha sleep.
Location:
Na Phralan, Phra Nakorn (inside the Grand Palace complex), Old City
(Rattanakosin)
Hours:
08:30 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:30
Entrance
to the temple: 125 baht.
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