Wat Rakhang Khositaram Woramahawihan

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Wat Rakhang Khositaram Woramahawihan Siri Rat, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok. Built since the Ayutthaya period. Inside the temple is an enshrined The Buddha smiled at the sky. It used to be the residence of Somdet Phra Buddhacarya (To Phromrangsi), the Somdej Phra Rajabhaha in the reign of King Rama IV.

Interesting things

The Buddha smiled at the sky. It is a bronze Buddha image in a meditation posture with a lap width of approximately 4 cubits. In front of him are images of three disciples, sitting with their hands clasped as if receiving the Buddha's teachings. This Buddha image was praised as very beautiful.

Until it appears that one time when His Majesty King Chulalongkorn came to offer the Kathin robe at Wat Rakhang Khositaram. His Majesty made a remark to those in close audience that going to any temple is not like going to Wat Rakhang. As soon as you enter the church door, the Buddha image always smiles at the sky. For this reason, he was bestowed with the Royal Decoration Nopparat Rajavaraporn. and the White Elephant Mahaparamabhorn specially given to this Buddha image and this Buddha image was named The Buddha smiled at the sky. since then

The large prang. King Rama I had faith in building the prang. Given in conjunction with Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. (Her Royal Highness Princess Krom Phraya Thepsudawadee, original name Sa) is located in front of the temple. Received praise from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Prince Krom Phraya Risara Nuwattiwong said It is the most cheaply made Phra Prang in Thailand. This Phra Prang is classified as a Phra Prang. Early Rattanakosin architecture who has a very beautiful figure Until it was taken as the model of the prang built in the later era.

Three chedis were built by three Wang Lang princes, namely Krommuen Naradewet. (His Royal Highness Prince Pal Tonsakul Palakawong) Krommuen Naresayothi (His Royal Highness Prince Bua) and Krommuen Seni Borirak (His Royal Highness Prince Daeng Tonsakul Seniwong) built under the royal patronage of King Rama III when the new temple was built. It is a twenty-square wooden pagoda in the shape of a fishnet. Its shape is very beautiful. But it is a small pagoda. Located on the north side of the present temple.

The ordination hall is in the style of King Rama I, with a 3-tiered roof, with a chorfa, raka leaves, swan's tail, and beautifully carved bows. Around the front and back porches, wings are made to cover the porch, within the distance of the gable mold. Southern gable or gable Engraved with the pattern of Lord Narayana riding a Garuda. Decorated with intricately gilded Kanok patterns. Two windows were drilled instead of two panels above the doors and windows surrounding the temple. A stucco grille was installed and gilded, made into an arch. On the outer doors and windows, painted with a watering pattern and gilded, with a bell as a symbol.

Inside, there is a beautifully painted picture of an orphan standing on a pedestal. Paintings were painted on the walls inside the temple surrounding which were praised for their exquisite craftsmanship. The wall in front of the Buddha image is painted with a picture of the Lord Buddha performing the Yamaka Miracle before ascending to spend the rainy season in the Tavatimsa heaven. and when descending from the Tavatimsa heaven Behind the Buddha image is a picture of Phra Malai as he ascends to worship Phra Maha Chulamanee in the Tavatimsa heaven. Below are paintings of hell creatures in various states of being.

The rest of the mural Above it is written Thep Chumnam. At the bottom will be a picture of the nation. which is written with liveliness and grace and the lighting and colors are appropriate for the story. These pictures were written by Phra Wanwadwichit (Thong Jaruwichit), a master painter during the reign of King Rama VI, around 1922, when the temple was renovated during that reign.

Lanka Bodhi Tree It is a Lankan Bodhi tree. which King Mongkut received during his reign and graciously To be planted in various royal monasteries. As history says His Majesty came to plant the Bodhi tree at Wat Rakhang Kositaram himself.

The Daeng Palace is a teak-covered house that was donated to Wat Rakhang Khositaram by the Krom Phra Rajawang Bowon Sathanphimuk to be built as a monk's residence. Currently located within the area of Faculty 2, it is believed to be a meditation residence for King Thonburi. (King Taksin) assumed from the words of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Krom Phraya Damrong Rajanubhab.

who spoke to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn When His Majesty came to see this monastery, This is the palace of King Thonburi. The evidence used for reference is the chandelier cover used to divide the rooms inside the original palace. Painted pictures of various kinds of evil spirits and there were pictures of monks practicing meditation. which is consistent with the character of King Taksin the Great But now these images have completely disappeared.

The Tripitaka Hall is in the form of three twin houses. The southern tower is a dormitory and the middle hall is a hall. The northern tower is believed to be a living room. The original one was a thatched roof. It has been changed to a tiled roof. and the eaves are in the shape of Thepphanom, lined up at regular intervals. The cover for the wooden lattice inserted into the canopy has been changed to a polished one with a teak board between the balls. Using a teak board along the inside cover and writing various pictures.

The southern door has a water pattern painted on it. The door to the central tower on the east side is carved with a Kanok Vayupak pattern. Consisting of Kanok Khruea Thao The patio door is carved in the shape of a dragon with a Kanok flower pattern. The exterior is decorated with beautiful flowers. Inside, there are two large Tripitaka cabinets painted with watermarks, one in the northern tower and one in the southern tower. This Tripitaka Hall is located within the Buddhawas area. South of the temple

Small Tripitaka Hall Located in front of the Daeng Palace, in Group 2, it is a wooden house with a plastered lid, gilded and painted bright green. The doors and windows have very beautiful watermark designs.

Phra Wihan Somdet Phra Sangkharat (Si) is located in front of the temple. The roof is covered with glazed tiles, beautifully attached to the pillars. Both sides of the pediment are engraved with a 3-tiered tiered chara, which is a symbol of the title of Somdej Phra Sangharaja. This temple originally had a hip roof and was called Sala Phaeng Khruang. Later, Phrarajthammapanee (Lamoon), the former Abbot of Figure No. 10, changed it to a Thai-style roof with a sky chor, raka leaves, and swan tail in 1961 to house the relics of Somdej Phra Sangkharat (Si). which was originally contained in the image of Phra Sri Ariya Maitreya Enshrined in the prang arch of Wat Rakhang Khositaram. Later it was moved to a newly renovated temple to honor His Majesty.

The Pavilion is 16.60 meters wide and 40.80 meters long, built during the reign of King Rama III. It is a reinforced concrete building in Thai style.