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TEMPLES - CHURCHES AND MOSQUES
- Wat Chana
Songkram |
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วัด ชนะสงครามราช วรมหาวิหาร |
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Wat Chana Songkhram
Rachawora Mahawiharn |
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Proof that the sacred can survive amidst the profane is Wat
Chanagonkram. Its location in backpacker enclave Banglamphu,
close to Khao San Road and mildly less frenetic Soi Rambuttri,
belies both the ancient heritage and the tranquillity of this
small temple and its shady grounds. Its origins date back to the
Ayutthaya period, but it was restored in 1787, during the reign
of Rama I. This was after the famous victory at the battle of
nine armies, which explains the name - Wat Chanasongkhram
Rajaworamahaviharn, which translates as 'victory in war'.
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the rear is a sedate tree-lined courtyard, including temple
housing where monks and lay workers still reside. Within the
temple compound is a small courtyard. The windows and gable of
the small 'Ubosot', or ordination hall, feature elaborately
gilded wood, while inside at the altar sits a famous Buddha
image in the subduing mara posture called Phra Phra Buddha
Norasee Trilokachet, dating from the reign of Rama I. Around it
sit 15 Buddha images from the same period, and also a pair of
ebony elephant tusks. There is also a statue of King Taksin,
which predates the Chakri Dynasty. In front of the compound sit
two chedis in the Jom Hae style, with wide base and sharp top.
Opening Hours: 06:00 - 18:00
Location: Chakrapong Road,
Near Khao San Road, Banglamphu. |
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Khet Phra Nakhon |
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Chana
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Free |
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13.76045 N |
100.49568 E |
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