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TEMPLES - CHURCHES AND MOSQUES
- Wat Thepthidaram |
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วัดเทพธิดาราม |
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Originally called Wat Ban Phraakrai Suanluang, this temple was
built between 1836 and 1839 on order of King Rama III. A gift
for HRH Prince Apsornsudathep, its architecture is
characteristic of the period, especially the ubosot, or
ordination hall, with its strong Chinese features such as gable
decorated with glazed ceramics. Inside are some impressive
murals and the temples main Buddha image, Luang Phor Khao or
Phra Buddha Devavilasa.
The wihan, prayer hall, exhibits a
similar style and contains images of 43 enlightened female
disciples - Bhiksuni - cast in tin. There are also four tall
prangs located at each of the ubosots corners, the base of each
representing the four Chinese deities. A famous Thai poet of the
Rattanakosin era, Sunthon Phu was ordained here as a monk, and
his former quarters, or kuti, remain.
Opening Hours: 05:00 -
21:00
Location: 70 Mahachai Road, Phra Nakhon, Old City
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Bangkok |
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Phra Nakhon |
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Khwaeng Samran Rat |
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Temples-Churches and Mosques |
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Free |
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13.75350 N |
100.50432 E |
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