Wat Chantharam

Operating day: Daily

Operating time: 08.00 - 17.00

 

Wat Chantharam Hiran Ruchi, Thon Buri, Bangkok. Located on Thoet Thai Road. It is a royal monastery of the third class, Worawihan type. It is an ancient temple built since the Ayutthaya period. It was originally named Wat Bang Yi Ruea Klang or Wat Klang. Later, during the reign of King Rama III, Phraya Surasena (Khun Naen) had it restored and was given the name Wat Chan. Tharam and later raised it to be a royal monastery, Worawihan type.

 

The main chapel was originally a brick and mortar structure. It was later renovated in 1974 and completed in 1977, replacing it with reinforced concrete. It is a Chinese art form. Inside is an enshrined Buddha image. Cast in brass in the posture of Maravichai. And there is also a half-seaworthy Buddha image made of teak.

 

The temple is in the style of Chinese art. There is no Chor Fa and Bai Rooster. The original structure was made of brick and cement like the Ubosot and has been restored like the Ubosot.

 

Wat Chantaram Worawihan It was originally called Wat Bang Yi Ruea Klang or Wat Klang is because it is in the middle between two temples, namely, Wat Bang Yi Ruea Nai (currently Wat Ratchagir) and Wat Intharam, that is, when the original city of Thonburi was in the period when Ayutthaya was the capital. Located at Wat Sala 4 Na (currently Wat Khuha Sawan) in Khlong Bangkok Yai. Whoever came from the old city first reached Rajgir Temple, so it was called Rajgir Temple. "Wat Bang Yi Ruea Nai, North" while Wat Chantaram is in the middle, so it is called "Bang Yi Ruea Temple in the North". "Bang Yi Ruea Klang Temple", next to Intharam Temple, is therefore called "Bang Yi Ruea Nok Temple (South)"

 

In ancient times, temples were not officially or officially named like in the present day. The name of the temple is called from the location of the sub-district in which it is located. And if the sub-district has many temples and are close to each other, which is an order which can be determined from the city as "inside", "middle" and "outside", then the temple will be called that. The closest temple is called "Wat Nai", the next temple is called "Wat Klang", and the last temple is called "Wat Nok", however that is understood according to the era or according to the location.

 

Chantharam Temple is an ancient temple with a history of more than 100 years, according to the brief legend of the royal temple. Written by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Krom Phraya Damrong Rajanubhab and the Royal Chronicles of Rattanakosin During the reign of King Rama III of Chao Phraya Thipakornwong Giving consistent information is that Phraya Surasena (a novice monk) was the creator and King Nang Klao in the reign of King Rama III renovated it and gave it a new name: "Wat Chantaram" by when this temple will be built, there is no evidence for research and reference.

 

In the ordination hall of Wat Chantaram Worawihan, there is a Buddha image in the posture of holding the ocean in a pouring pose, which is seated inside. which has been registered by the Fine Arts Department When the Fine Arts Department has no objections to restoration and repairs He ordered officials to inspect the condition of the temple and informed him.

 

The murals are a form of Chinese art. Chinese scrolls are carefully written by volunteer hands. Therefore, both the murals and the ceiling pattern have been preserved. But the temple asked for permission to add on the damaged parts without painting over the old ones. You will find an artist from the Fine Arts Department who is trustworthy and certified to be able to paint. Therefore, additional murals were painted as shown now.