Wat Phutthaisawan ,one of the oldest temples in Ayutthaya ,Thailand.

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 About  : Wat Phutthaisawan

          Wat Phutthaisawan is considered to be one of the oldest temples in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The complex encompasses a long history that spans back to the rise of Ayutthaya city. Up until present, the land around the temple has been the home to numerous communities of Chinese, Portuguese, Vietnamese, French and Muslims.
          According to some Royal Chronicles, King U-Thong commissioned the construction of the monastery on the location known as “Wiang Lek”, the site of what was once the king’s original residence before he established Ayutthaya as the capital. Standing parallel to the river, the temple grounds open to greet the East and are dominated by the prominence of a central tower-like spire known as a prang. The front is lined by a large wihan (shrine hall) and beyond the principal prang to the West lies an ubosot (ordination hall). This layout was commonly found during the early Ayutthaya period.
(source : Tourism Authority of Thailand )
          
Location : Wat Phutthaisawan
         Ayutthaya ,Thailand.

Go to destination : Wat Phutthaisawan

Arrival : Wat Phutthaisawan
(Date taken : Nov 11,2016 and Jun 25,2012 )  

         The view from the boat  on the Chao Phraya river.

          At the temple

         The ubosot (the ordination hall). 

          Signs to visit historic sites.

          Prang Prathan.

          The area around Prang Prathan.

          The reclining buddha vihar.

           The area  near the reclining buddha vihar.

           This is one place you should not miss to visit.Enjoy your trip. 

Download high resolution photos : Wat Phutthaisawan.

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Wat Thammaram ,place that are associated with the history of Buddhism
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Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair 2015
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Wat Thammikarat where the king would visit the temple on Buddhist holy days to listen to the sermon
Wat Kasatrathirat Worawihan , ancient temple , Ayutthaya Historical Park, world heritage
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Wat Niwet Thamprawat Ratworawihan is considered the one and only European architectural style temple in Thailand

Wat Thammaram ,place that are associated with the history of Buddhism.

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 About  : Wat Thammaram

          In the old days, Wat Thammaram served as a campsite for the Burmese each time they came to invade Krung Si Ayutthaya. The spot was a strategic point for Siam during that time because, from there, the troop could took hold of riverways around the city.
          Inside Wat Thammaram is located a round-shaped chedi with a square base, which is the main chedi of the temple. The vihan is situated in the east and the ubosot is located on the west behind the main chedi. The scripture hall and the bell tower can be found on the bank of the river to the east of the monk dwelling area.
          The two-storey monk dwelling now serves as Hor Tri, or the scripture hall. It is a Thai style building with mural paintings on four sides of the wall telling the story of the Lord Buddha: the meeting of gods, lying down and doing meditation with corpses, and the royal portraits of King Rama V.
          The area of the ubosot, the vihan and the chedi is spacious. The vihara has a gable with flower and animal stuccos and the roof that was made from clay tiles. It houses a several images of Buddha made from molded lime. A large Langka-shape chedi, believed by archeologists to be one of the earliest of its kind, is located behind the vihan.
          Being well-tended by the temple’s personnel, Wat Thammaram is clean and tidy in all areas. It is also cool and shady with tree and the pleasant atmosphere thanks to its location by the riverside. The temple is indeed a recommended place for merit making, meditation and the practice of dharma.
(source : Tourism Authority of Thailand )
          
Location : Wat Thammaram
         Ayutthaya ,Thailand.

Go to destination : Wat Thammaram

Arrival : Wat Thammaram
(Date taken : Oct 17,2016 )    

           

           Upali Maha Thera Museum

Opening ceremony of Upali Maha Thera Museum

           Hor Tri

           This is one place you should not miss to visit.Enjoy your trip. 

Wat Chaiwatthanaram ,the special architectural adopted for religious place which can only be found at here

Wat Phutthaisawan ,one of the oldest temples in Ayutthaya ,Thailand 

Wat Khudeedao ,Ayutthaya Historical Park 
Wat Mahathat
Wat Na Phra Mane
Phra Mongkhon Bophit is one of the largest bronze Buddha images in Thailand
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair 2015
Wat Phra Si Sanphet
Wat Thammikarat where the king would visit the temple on Buddhist holy days to listen to the sermon
Wat Kasatrathirat Worawihan , ancient temple , Ayutthaya Historical Park, world heritage
Wat Mae Nang Pleum
Wat Niwet Thamprawat Ratworawihan is considered the one and only European architectural style temple in Thailand

Wat Kasatrathirat Worawihan , ancient temple , Ayutthaya Historical Park, world heritage.

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 About  : Wat Kasatrathirat  Worawihan

         Wat Kasatrathirat Worawihan is an ancient temple that has existed since the ancient capital of Sukhothai. It was founded in B.E.2200 and call “Wat Kasatra” or “Wat Kasatraram”.
(source : information billboard )

          This temple was a royal temple in Ayutthaya Period but no evidence of its building found. Only appeared in royal annals that in the reign of King Phra Thi Nang Suriya in 1760 before the second loss of Ayutthaya, the Burmese set up their military camp here to fire cannons to the capital. In 1767, Ayutthaya was sacked and the temple burned almost to ashes and deserted since then. Its renovations were held 2 times: 1806 in Rattanakosin Period and in the reign of Phra Chunla Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua, His Majesty the King also gave it new name: Wat Wat Kasattrathirat Worawiharn.
          Interesting things in the temple are many. The first thing is a group of 4 wiharns: 2 big 2 small. The big ones are in front of the ubosot. Its front is a mondop-topped arch, tympanum a craving of Narayana on Garuda surrounded with Kanok patterns. Inside lie Buddha images in Tawai Netr and Pratan Apai postures; the other big wiharn a craving of Brahm Alumpayana catching Puritat Garuda, inside Buddha images in Samathi posture and the Maitreya.

          The ubosot’s walls have clearstories in the shape of vertical bars. Its corbels are wood carving engraved the King of Nagas under both sides of eaves, heads of the pillars Bua Wang, the roof tiled with ancient Gaboo, tympanum engraved intertwined sprays. Its front decorated with house of Busabok Banshorn and its back Muk Dej placing Buddha image in Palilai posture. Inside the ubosot lies the main Buddha image, Phrabuddha Kasattrathirat, a Mara Vichaya Buddha image. Its walls painted with Rattanakosin art. Around the ubosot there are twin Bai Sema made of slate place on mold lotus base.

          Besides, there is the main Prang tower behind ubosot and surrounded by squared-based stupa with indented cornered Chedi Rai which are Ayutthata Period’s style.
(source : Tourism Authority of Thailand )
          
Location : Wat Kasatrathirat  Worawihan
         Ayutthaya ,Thailand.

Go to destination : Wat Kasatrathirat  Worawihan

Arrival : Wat Kasatrathirat  Worawihan
(Date taken : Oct 17,2016 )

     

          The scenic view of Ayutthaya style’s architecture.

          Around the ubosot there are twin Bai Sema made of slate place on mold lotus base.

          Inside the ubosot lies the main Buddha image, Phrabuddha Kasattrathirat, a Mara Vichaya Buddha image. Its walls painted with Rattanakosin art.

          Besides, there is the main Prang tower behind ubosot and surrounded.

           This is one place you should not miss to visit.Enjoy your trip. 

Download high resolution photos : Wat Kasatrathirat Worawihan.

Wat Chaiwatthanaram ,the special architectural adopted for religious place which can only be found at here

Wat Phutthaisawan ,one of the oldest temples in Ayutthaya ,Thailand 

Wat Khudeedao ,Ayutthaya Historical Park 
Wat Mahathat
Wat Thammaram ,place that are associated with the history of Buddhism
Wat Na Phra Mane
Phra Mongkhon Bophit is one of the largest bronze Buddha images in Thailand
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair 2015
Wat Phra Si Sanphet
Wat Thammikarat where the king would visit the temple on Buddhist holy days to listen to the sermon
Wat Mae Nang Pleum
Wat Niwet Thamprawat Ratworawihan is considered the one and only European architectural style temple in Thailand