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วัดบรมพุทธาราม |
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Located inside Rajabhat University Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Wat
Borom Phuttharam was built during the reign of King Phetracha
(B.E. 1688 – 1730) in the area of his hometown, Patong District.
The location of the temple was bounded by ancient transport
routes, i.e. Chakrai Noi canal in the east and a royal pathway
called Maha Ratthaya or Patong Road in the west. Therefore, the
temple’s plan was restricted to stretch in a north-south
position and the entrance of the temple had to face the North.
Unlike other temples, the King had all buildings,
including the ordination hall, the assembly hall, the sermon
hall, the pagoda, and the arched entrance, roofed with yellow
glazed tiles. Later the temple became known as “Wat Krabueang
Khlueap” (meaning: the temple of glazed tiles). It took 2 years
to complete the construction and it underwent a major renovation
in the reign of King Borommakot, who had 3 pairs of door panels
decorated with fine mother-of-pearl inlays. One pair of them is
currently at Ho Phra Monthian Tham inside the Temple of the
Emerald Buddha, the second is at Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble
Temple), and the third was turned into cabinets and is now
exhibited at the National Museum in Bangkok.
The edifices
inside the temple consist of the ordination hall (ubosot) whose
base is curved like a Chinese junk, a popular feature of Late
Ayutthaya architecture. There are the front and back balconies.
It houses a sandstone Buddha image in a posture of subduing Mara
(Pang Mara Wichai). The assembly hall (vihara), which stands
next to the ordination hall, has only its base and walls left.
The Prang Chedi in front of the ordination hall is a square
pagoda with twenty eight-indented corners. Its lower base was
decorated with Khang Singh pattern, while the upper body is the
chamber for the holy relics. In front of the Prang Chedi is the
square pagoda with twelve-indented corners with a flight of
stairs. The base of the pagoda was decorated with Bua and Khang
Singh patterns.
To get there from Bangkok, use Asia Road
(number 32). Make a left turn at the intersection leading to
Ayutthaya. Go straight pass Naresuan Bridge, keep driving until
you come to the end of Rojana Road, and turn left. Then you will
find Wat Borom Puttharam on your left.
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A. Mueang |
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14.34805 N |
100.56138 E |
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