Wat Chai Watthanaram
วัดไชยวัฒนาราม
Founder
Prasat Thong
Year completed
1630
Wat Chai Watthanaram
วัดไชยวัฒนาราม
Founder
Prasat Thong
Year completed
1630
Wat Chai Watthanaram
วัดไชยวัฒนาราม
Founder
Prasat Thong
Year completed
1630
Wat Chai Watthanaram
วัดไชยวัฒนาราม
Founder
Prasat Thong
Year completed
1630
Wat Chai Watthanaram
วัดไชยวัฒนาราม
Founder
Prasat Thong
Year completed
1630
Wat Chai Watthanaram
วัดไชยวัฒนาราม
Founder
Prasat Thong
Year completed
1630
Wat Chai Watthanaram
วัดไชยวัฒนาราม
Founder
Prasat Thong
Year completed
1630
Wat Chai Watthanaram
วัดไชยวัฒนาราม
Founder
Prasat Thong
Year completed
1630
Name translation
Name translation
Name translation
Temple of the Victorious and Prosperous
Temple of the Victorious and Prosperous
Temple of the Victorious and Prosperous
Temple of the Victorious and Prosperous
Temple of the Victorious and Prosperous
Temple of the Victorious and Prosperous
Wat Chai Watthanaram, simply referred to as Wat Chai by locals, is a restored temple complex in Ayutthaya, and the most visited temple in the city.
Wat Chai Watthanaram, simply referred to as Wat Chai by locals, is a restored temple complex in Ayutthaya, and the most visited temple in the city.
Wat Chai Watthanaram, simply referred to as Wat Chai by locals, is a restored temple complex in Ayutthaya, and the most visited temple in the city.
Wat Chai Watthanaram, simply referred to as Wat Chai by locals, is a restored temple complex in Ayutthaya, and the most visited temple in the city.
Wat Chai Watthanaram, simply referred to as Wat Chai by locals, is a restored temple complex in Ayutthaya, and the most visited temple in the city.
Features
คุณสมบัติ
The distinctive characteristics of Wat Chai Watthanaram
The distinctive characteristics of Wat Chai Watthanaram
The distinctive characteristics of Wat Chai Watthanaram
The distinctive characteristics of Wat Chai Watthanaram
The distinctive characteristics of Wat Chai Watthanaram
The distinctive characteristics of Wat Chai Watthanaram
The distinctive characteristics of Wat Chai Watthanaram
Style
แบบ
Style
แบบ
Style
แบบ
Style
แบบ
Style
แบบ
Style
แบบ
Style
แบบ
Style
แบบ
Prang
ปรางค์
Prang
ปรางค์
Prang
ปรางค์
Prang
ปรางค์
Prang
ปรางค์
Prang
ปรางค์
Prang
ปรางค์
Prang
ปรางค์
Meru
เมรุ
Meru
เมรุ
Meru
เมรุ
Meru
เมรุ
Meru
เมรุ
Meru
เมรุ
Meru
เมรุ
Meru
เมรุ
25m
25m
25m
25m
25m
25m
25m
25m
35m
35m
35m
35m
35m
35m
35m
35m
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
Wat Chai Wattharanam was built to make Buddhist merit for King Prasat Thong’s foster-mother, and is located on the site of her residence. The construction of the temple may have taken around 20 years to complete, as suggested by dates inscribed on a gold tablet buried on site.
Wat Chai Wattharanam was a royal temple where the king and his successors performed religious ceremonies. It had a holy recitation hall, preaching hall, Buddhist academy, dorms for monks and a crematory where princes and princess were cremated.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
Wat Chai Wattharanam was built to make Buddhist merit for King Prasat Thong’s foster-mother, and is located on the site of her residence. The construction of the temple may have taken around 20 years to complete, as suggested by dates inscribed on a gold tablet buried on site.
Wat Chai Wattharanam was a royal temple where the king and his successors performed religious ceremonies. It had a holy recitation hall, preaching hall, Buddhist academy, dorms for monks and a crematory where princes and princess were cremated.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
Wat Chai Wattharanam was built to make Buddhist merit for King Prasat Thong’s foster-mother, and is located on the site of her residence. The construction of the temple may have taken around 20 years to complete, as suggested by dates inscribed on a gold tablet buried on site.
Wat Chai Wattharanam was a royal temple where the king and his successors performed religious ceremonies. It had a holy recitation hall, preaching hall, Buddhist academy, dorms for monks and a crematory where princes and princess were cremated.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
Wat Chai Wattharanam was built to make Buddhist merit for King Prasat Thong’s foster-mother, and is located on the site of her residence. The construction of the temple may have taken around 20 years to complete, as suggested by dates inscribed on a gold tablet buried on site.
Wat Chai Wattharanam was a royal temple where the king and his successors performed religious ceremonies. It had a holy recitation hall, preaching hall, Buddhist academy, dorms for monks and a crematory where princes and princess were cremated.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
Wat Chai Wattharanam was built to make Buddhist merit for King Prasat Thong’s foster-mother, and is located on the site of her residence. The construction of the temple may have taken around 20 years to complete, as suggested by dates inscribed on a gold tablet buried on site.
Wat Chai Wattharanam was a royal temple where the king and his successors performed religious ceremonies. It had a holy recitation hall, preaching hall, Buddhist academy, dorms for monks and a crematory where princes and princess were cremated.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
Wat Chai Wattharanam was built to make Buddhist merit for King Prasat Thong’s foster-mother, and is located on the site of her residence. The construction of the temple may have taken around 20 years to complete, as suggested by dates inscribed on a gold tablet buried on site.
Wat Chai Wattharanam was a royal temple where the king and his successors performed religious ceremonies. It had a holy recitation hall, preaching hall, Buddhist academy, dorms for monks and a crematory where princes and princess were cremated.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
Wat Chai Wattharanam was built to make Buddhist merit for King Prasat Thong’s foster-mother, and is located on the site of her residence. The construction of the temple may have taken around 20 years to complete, as suggested by dates inscribed on a gold tablet buried on site.
Wat Chai Wattharanam was a royal temple where the king and his successors performed religious ceremonies. It had a holy recitation hall, preaching hall, Buddhist academy, dorms for monks and a crematory where princes and princess were cremated.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
Wat Chai Wattharanam was built to make Buddhist merit for King Prasat Thong’s foster-mother, and is located on the site of her residence. The construction of the temple may have taken around 20 years to complete, as suggested by dates inscribed on a gold tablet buried on site.
Wat Chai Wattharanam was a royal temple where the king and his successors performed religious ceremonies. It had a holy recitation hall, preaching hall, Buddhist academy, dorms for monks and a crematory where princes and princess were cremated.
To simple folk this had the appearance of a small heaven. Even if I seem to write extensively about this, [what I describe] is hardly half of what we ourselves beheld in astonishment.
To simple folk this had the appearance of a small heaven. Even if I seem to write extensively about this, [what I describe] is hardly half of what we ourselves beheld in astonishment.
To simple folk this had the appearance of a small heaven. Even if I seem to write extensively about this, [what I describe] is hardly half of what we ourselves beheld in astonishment.
To simple folk this had the appearance of a small heaven. Even if I seem to write extensively about this, [what I describe] is hardly half of what we ourselves beheld in astonishment.
To simple folk this had the appearance of a small heaven. Even if I seem to write extensively about this, [what I describe] is hardly half of what we ourselves beheld in astonishment.
To simple folk this had the appearance of a small heaven. Even if I seem to write extensively about this, [what I describe] is hardly half of what we ourselves beheld in astonishment.
Gijsbert Heeck, 1655
Lost details
สิ่งที่หายไป
Originally, the walkways between meru were covered, and a wooden chapel sat in front of the courtyard.
The temple also featured ornate reliefs which depicted stories of the Buddha’s past lives. Most did not survive however remains of the reliefs can still be seen.
One historical account from a traveller describes the temple being covered with gold and gemstones. Other details described included large stone guards and tigers at the entrance and numerous lacquered and solid gold Buddha statues.
Originally, the walkways between meru were covered, and a wooden chapel sat in front of the courtyard.
The temple also featured ornate reliefs which depicted stories of the Buddha’s past lives. Most did not survive however remains of the reliefs can still be seen.
One historical account from a traveller describes the temple being covered with gold and gemstones. Other details described included large stone guards and tigers at the entrance and numerous lacquered and solid gold Buddha statues.
