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Wat Na Phra Meru |
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The temple is located along Khlong Sra Bua and the north bank of
the Khlong Mueang or as know as Lob Buri River just opposite the
ancient Grand Palace. It was received the name Wat Phra Meru
Rachikaram, the old temple outside the city area. As its name
indicates, it must have been established at a Royal cremation
area during the later Ayutthaya period. Remarkably, this temple
was not destroyed when Ayutthaya was lastly defeated by Burmese
troops.
The ordination hall (ubosot) faces south and
measures approximately 50 m by 16 m. Inside the ubosot, there
are octagonal columns. The top of the columns were made in the
form of closed lotuses to support the large roof. The ceiling
was decorated with carved wood and colored glasses showing the
meaning of beautiful stars in the sky. The windows appear along
the ubosot’s walls which later has been extended by adding
pillars during the later Ayutthaya period.
Highlight of
this ubosot is its gable. The ubosot’s gable is featuring Vishnu
(in Thailand called Phra Narai or Narayan) mounted on Garuda, on
top of the demon head Rahu placed between two Nagas and flanked
by 26 celestial. Vishnu is considered the symbol of the King.
The principal Buddha image at Wat Na Phra Men’s ubosot
is seated in the 'subduing Mara' position, and wears royal
attire. Its full name is : Phra Buddha Nimitr Vichit Maramoli
Sisanpeth Boromtrailokanat with the lap of 4.40 meters wide and
6 meters high. The image’s face is graceful, peaceful and
respectful. Buddha images were royal attire like this are
typical for the later Ayutthaya period. The statue is the most
beautiful and largest crowned Buddha image that was left
following the war with Burma.
The ubosoth of Wat Na Phra
Men was restored during the reign of King Rama III. In a
separate small Viharn next to ubosot, another unique seated
Buddha image of the Dvaravati period, named Phra Khantharat,
which was carved in green stone, can be seen. It’s 1 of 5 seated
Buddha images in Thailand which is worth preserved.
Wat Na Phra Men
is one of the culture heritages of Ayutthaya. This temple is
perfect for those who are interested in history and archeology
and a good attraction for visitors. It opens from 8am-6pm.
Admission fees are 20 baht for foreigner. For more information
please call 035-241-704 (Ayutthaya Studies Institution) or
035-246-076 (Tourism Thailand ,Ayutthaya) |
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14.36246 N |
100.55883 E |
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