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วัดหงษ์ปทุมาวาส (วัดมอญ) |
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Wat Mon |
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Wat Hongpathummawat of which original name was Wat Hongsa, is
located on the west side of Chaophraya River close to
Pathumthani municipality market. It was built in the reign of
King Taksin. However, the year in which it was built is unknown.
This temple was built by Mon people who moved to settle in Bang
Prok sub-district in Thonburi after Phraya Cheng, their leader,
lost the battle with Myanmar. King Taksin, therefore, let them
settle in Samkok and Nonthaburi area.
The evidences that
prove that the temple was built by Mon people are:
1.Hamsa
Column and the Hamsa on the top of the Column which refers to
Hongsawadee, the former capital of Mon.
2.Mon chedi which
imitates Chedi Chittakong
3.Vihara which imitated the one at
Hongsawadee. However, the Vihara has been demolished.
In Phra
Ubosot, there are a copy of Phra Buddha Chinnarat, Luang Pho
Sothon, Luang Pho Wat Khao Takrao, Somdet Phutthachan (To),
Luang Pu Thao, Luang Pu Iam. There is also a sermon hall
decorated with beautiful carved wood.
On 2485, its name was
changed from Wat Hongsa to Wat Hongpathummawat. The temple
covers an area of 11 Rai surrounded by a community which is
formerly Mon community. The people there earn a living by
agriculture and pottery. Today, many original Mon people has
passed away, some moved to other places and the new generation
marries Thai people giving birth to Thai babies with Mon blood.
This temple won the Fish Conservation award. There are many
species of fish living in Chaophraya River in front of the
temple waiting for you to feed them. |
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A. Mueang |
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Bang Prok |
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Temple |
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Free |
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14.024320 N |
100.535189 E |
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