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Wat Khongkharam |
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The fine mural paintings delicately and diligently created by
skillful Buddhist artists at Wat Kongkharam are similar to those
of other important temples in depicting three worlds and
Buddha’s life. These mural paintings are believed to be
conducted by Bangkok artists during Rattanakosin period not
earlier than the reign of King Rama III. The painter tries to
depict scrupulously the life of Buddha by arranging his life’s
events in order following the biography of Lord Buddha.
It is not difficult to find mural paintings especially in
important temples; however, it can be quite complicated to judge
whether which mural painting is more complete or beautiful
without seeing with your own eyes. Wat Kongkharam is one of many
Khmer temples located in Khlong Takot sub-district, Photharam
district, 5 kilometers away from the district office in the
north direction.
The period in which Wat Kongkharam was constructed is still
unknown. Still, according to local people with Khmer descents,
they said that Khmer people moved to live near the Mae Klong
River around the north of Photharam district until Bang Pong
south district around the end of Ayutthaya and early
Rattanakosin period. This temple could be built after or before
these Khmers had arrived. The temple used to be called “Wat
Klang” and “Pia To” in Khmer language holding significant
meanings which are;
1.The center of people and Pia To.
The name was used when Mon was still the country. Later, King
Rama IV had been giving robes for presentation to this temple
for so many years and thus the temple was renamed “Wat
Kongkharam”.
2.Raman clerical from the capital city was
titled to be the abbot of this temple managing temples at both
sides of the Mae Klong River. This temple has then become the
major Raman temple in Ratchaburi. The important historical
places inside the temple are Ubosot which has 6 Raman-style
chedis which mean the 7 Raman cities. Today, the curator Santi
Sanatikkaro is the principle monk of the temple.
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temple is open daily from 09.00-16.00. The entrance fee is 10
baht for both Thai and foreign visitors. |
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