Wat Phra Si Sanphet
Wat Phra Si Sanphet
Wat Phra Si Sanphet
วัดพระศรีสรรเพชญ์
วัดพระศรีสรรเพชญ์
วัดพระศรีสรรเพชญ์
Founder
Borommatrailokkanat
Founded
1448
Name translation
Name translation
Name translation
Temple of the Holy, Splendid Omniscient
Temple of the Holy, Splendid Omniscient
Temple of the Holy, Splendid Omniscient
Temple of the Holy, Splendid Omniscient
Temple of the Holy, Splendid Omniscient
Temple of the Holy, Splendid Omniscient
Wat Phra Si Sanphet, was the holiest temple in Ayutthaya, sitting next to the old Royal Palace. It was the grandest and most beautiful temple in Ayutthaya, serving as a model for Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.
Wat Phra Si Sanphet, was the holiest temple in Ayutthaya, sitting next to the old Royal Palace. It was the grandest and most beautiful temple in Ayutthaya, serving as a model for Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.
Wat Phra Si Sanphet, was the holiest temple in Ayutthaya, sitting next to the old Royal Palace. It was the grandest and most beautiful temple in Ayutthaya, serving as a model for Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.
Wat Phra Si Sanphet, was the holiest temple in Ayutthaya, sitting next to the old Royal Palace. It was the grandest and most beautiful temple in Ayutthaya, serving as a model for Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.
Wat Phra Si Sanphet, was the holiest temple in Ayutthaya, sitting next to the old Royal Palace. It was the grandest and most beautiful temple in Ayutthaya, serving as a model for Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.
Chedi
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Wat Phra Si Sanphet’s main feature is its three restored chedi. They house the remains of three kings: Boromatrilokanat and his two sons.
Wat Phra Si Sanphet’s main feature is its three restored chedi. They house the remains of three kings: Boromatrilokanat and his two sons.
Royal chapel
วิหารหลวง
Royal chapel
วิหารหลวง
Royal chapel
วิหารหลวง
Royal chapel
วิหารหลวง
Royal chapel
วิหารหลวง
Royal chapel
วิหารหลวง
Royal chapel
วิหารหลวง
Royal chapel
วิหารหลวง
Study hall
ศาลาจอมทอง
Study hall
ศาลาจอมทอง
Study hall
ศาลาจอมทอง
Study hall
ศาลาจอมทอง
Study hall
ศาลาจอมทอง
Study hall
ศาลาจอมทอง
Study hall
ศาลาจอมทอง
Study hall
ศาลาจอมทอง
Structures
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Other remains that can be seen at Wat Phra Si Sanphet.
Other remains that can be seen at Wat Phra Si Sanphet.
Other remains that can be seen at Wat Phra Si Sanphet.
Other remains that can be seen at Wat Phra Si Sanphet.
Other remains that can be seen at Wat Phra Si Sanphet.
Other remains that can be seen at Wat Phra Si Sanphet.
Other remains that can be seen at Wat Phra Si Sanphet.
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Namesake
พระศรีสรรเพชญ์
In 1500, the construction of a large Buddha image was ordered. It was named ‘Phra Si Sanphet’ (the Holy and Omniscient One), which the temple is now named after. The image was 16 m tall with a bronze core that weighed almost 64 tonnes, and was covered with 343 kg of gold.
During the destruction of the city, the gold coating was melted off, leaving only the bronze core. The statue was removed in pieces for restoration, but was ultimately beyond repair. The bronze core was enshrined in a chedi in Wat Pho in Bangkok, where it remains to this day.
In 1500, the construction of a large Buddha image was ordered. It was named ‘Phra Si Sanphet’ (the Holy and Omniscient One), which the temple is now named after. The image was 16 m tall with a bronze core that weighed almost 64 tonnes, and was covered with 343 kg of gold.
During the destruction of the city, the gold coating was melted off, leaving only the bronze core. The statue was removed in pieces for restoration, but was ultimately beyond repair. The bronze core was enshrined in a chedi in Wat Pho in Bangkok, where it remains to this day.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
The temple was founded by King Boromtrailokanat in 1448, on the site of the former royal palace after a new one was built north of the area. In 1492 following the deaths of his elder brother and father Boromtrailokanat, Ramathibodi II added two chedi to the temple in which to enshrine their remains. After Ramathibodi II eventually passed, the third chedi was built for him.
Buddha images and structures were added by various kings over the years, such as square pavilions between the chedi and additional preaching halls. The temple was renovated twice, the first time around 1629 and again in 1742. The temple was a royal temple exclusively used by kings, with monks only being occasionally invited for prayer and ceremonies.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
The temple was founded by King Boromtrailokanat in 1448, on the site of the former royal palace after a new one was built north of the area. In 1492 following the deaths of his elder brother and father Boromtrailokanat, Ramathibodi II added two chedi to the temple in which to enshrine their remains. After Ramathibodi II eventually passed, the third chedi was built for him.
Buddha images and structures were added by various kings over the years, such as square pavilions between the chedi and additional preaching halls. The temple was renovated twice, the first time around 1629 and again in 1742. The temple was a royal temple exclusively used by kings, with monks only being occasionally invited for prayer and ceremonies.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
The temple was founded by King Boromtrailokanat in 1448, on the site of the former royal palace after a new one was built north of the area. In 1492 following the deaths of his elder brother and father Boromtrailokanat, Ramathibodi II added two chedi to the temple in which to enshrine their remains. After Ramathibodi II eventually passed, the third chedi was built for him.
Buddha images and structures were added by various kings over the years, such as square pavilions between the chedi and additional preaching halls. The temple was renovated twice, the first time around 1629 and again in 1742. The temple was a royal temple exclusively used by kings, with monks only being occasionally invited for prayer and ceremonies.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
The temple was founded by King Boromtrailokanat in 1448, on the site of the former royal palace after a new one was built north of the area. In 1492 following the deaths of his elder brother and father Boromtrailokanat, Ramathibodi II added two chedi to the temple in which to enshrine their remains. After Ramathibodi II eventually passed, the third chedi was built for him.
Buddha images and structures were added by various kings over the years, such as square pavilions between the chedi and additional preaching halls. The temple was renovated twice, the first time around 1629 and again in 1742. The temple was a royal temple exclusively used by kings, with monks only being occasionally invited for prayer and ceremonies.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
The temple was founded by King Boromtrailokanat in 1448, on the site of the former royal palace after a new one was built north of the area. In 1492 following the deaths of his elder brother and father Boromtrailokanat, Ramathibodi II added two chedi to the temple in which to enshrine their remains. After Ramathibodi II eventually passed, the third chedi was built for him.
Buddha images and structures were added by various kings over the years, such as square pavilions between the chedi and additional preaching halls. The temple was renovated twice, the first time around 1629 and again in 1742. The temple was a royal temple exclusively used by kings, with monks only being occasionally invited for prayer and ceremonies.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
The temple was founded by King Boromtrailokanat in 1448, on the site of the former royal palace after a new one was built north of the area. In 1492 following the deaths of his elder brother and father Boromtrailokanat, Ramathibodi II added two chedi to the temple in which to enshrine their remains. After Ramathibodi II eventually passed, the third chedi was built for him.
Buddha images and structures were added by various kings over the years, such as square pavilions between the chedi and additional preaching halls. The temple was renovated twice, the first time around 1629 and again in 1742. The temple was a royal temple exclusively used by kings, with monks only being occasionally invited for prayer and ceremonies.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
The temple was founded by King Boromtrailokanat in 1448, on the site of the former royal palace after a new one was built north of the area. In 1492 following the deaths of his elder brother and father Boromtrailokanat, Ramathibodi II added two chedi to the temple in which to enshrine their remains. After Ramathibodi II eventually passed, the third chedi was built for him.
Buddha images and structures were added by various kings over the years, such as square pavilions between the chedi and additional preaching halls. The temple was renovated twice, the first time around 1629 and again in 1742. The temple was a royal temple exclusively used by kings, with monks only being occasionally invited for prayer and ceremonies.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
The temple was founded by King Boromtrailokanat in 1448, on the site of the former royal palace after a new one was built north of the area. In 1492 following the deaths of his elder brother and father Boromtrailokanat, Ramathibodi II added two chedi to the temple in which to enshrine their remains. After Ramathibodi II eventually passed, the third chedi was built for him.
Buddha images and structures were added by various kings over the years, such as square pavilions between the chedi and additional preaching halls. The temple was renovated twice, the first time around 1629 and again in 1742. The temple was a royal temple exclusively used by kings, with monks only being occasionally invited for prayer and ceremonies.
Salvaged items
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Various relics and items managed to survive the destruction of the city in 1767, although in varying condition. These items were salvaged and were enshrined in temples in Bangkok, or are currently displayed in a local museum in Ayutthaya.
The wooden door panels from the ordination hall managed to survive and were saved from the ruins of the temple. The doors were carved to depict guardians and are a prime example of Ayutthayan art.
Various relics and items managed to survive the destruction of the city in 1767, although in varying condition. These items were salvaged and were enshrined in temples in Bangkok, or are currently displayed in a local museum in Ayutthaya.
The wooden door panels from the ordination hall managed to survive and were saved from the ruins of the temple. The doors were carved to depict guardians and are a prime example of Ayutthayan art.
