Temples In Thailand

Wat Suthat Thepwararam is a royal temple of the first grade, one of six such temples in Thailand. Construction was begun by King Rama I in 1807 (B.E.2350). Further construction and decorations were carried out by King Rama II. A huge door with intricate carving, which is the masterpiece of him, once belonged to this temple and is now kept in the national Museum. But the temple was not completed until the reign of King Rama III in 1847 (B.E.2390). It took 40 years to complete.

This temple contains the Buddha image Phra Sri Sakayamuni, the main Buddha image is larger and older than any other bronze cast Buddha image in Thailand. The base of image is 6.25 meters wide and has a height of 8 meters, which moved from Sukhothai province. At the lower terrace of the base. Wat Suthat also contains Phra Buddha Trilokachet in the Ordinary Hall (Ubosot in Thai) said to be one of the most beautiful in Thailand and very large in size. Another well-known Buddha image is Phra Buddha Setthamuni in the meeting Hall (Sala Kan Parien in Thai).

In front of the temple is the Giant Swing or Sao Ching Cha, where a Brahmanic ceremony had taken place until the early 20th century. The brave man would swing up to great heights to catch a bag of gold coins in their teeth. However, the practice proved to be too dangerous and was banned in the 1930.

Wat Suthat is a focal point for many interesting architectural, sculptural, and visual highlights reflective of Buddhist theme and philosophy. Many nearby shops stock a very comprehensive range of Buddhist religious supplies.