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   WAT ARUNRATCHAWARARAM

WAT ARUNRATCHAWARARAM RATCHAWORAMAHAWIHAN
The prang of Wat Arun on the bank of Ch Phraya River is one of Bangkok 's world-famous landmarks. From a French map of Thonburi made in the reign of King Narai it can be seen that the temple existed when Ayutthaya was Siam 's capital. The temple was formerly known as Wat Makok, and when King Taksin built his palace, he ordered the temple to be annexed to it. The king restored it and renamed it "Wat Jaeng". It was restored again by King Rama II, and renamed "Wat Arunratchatharam". King Rama IV later changed the name to "Wat Arunratchawararam"


Ubosot: This is an outstanding example of Rama II period architecture in late Ayutthaya style. It has a two-tiered roof with glazed ceramics, and pediments decorated with wooden carvings depicting Warunthep. The interior murals were painted during the Third and Fifth Reigns. Phra Phutthathammitsararatchalokthatdilok,the principal Buddha image in the Subduing Mara posture, was cast in the reign of King Rama II and contains relics of King Rama II.

Prang: This brick stupa is decorated with glazed pottery fragments in flower and leaf designs and other Thai patterns. The top is gilded and adorned with the noppasul.

Pra Rabiengkote: This corridor is in placeof the kampaeng kaeo found in most other tempi It has a tiled roof with doors opening onto f directions. Inside are 120 Buddha images in Subduing Mara posture.

Mondop of the Buddha's Footprint: A chapel surmounted by a spire, this stands between the ubosot and the wihan. It was built during the Third Reign and houses a copy of the footprint of the Budd a carved in Kwantong stone and decorated with colourful porcelain.

Ogre Statues: Guarding at the gate are two ogre (yaksha). The white yaksha is Sahassadecha and i green partner Thossakun, the villain of the Ramakien, the Thai version of the Ramayana epic.

The temple has flourished throughout the Ratta akosin period. The beauty of the architecture and t e fine craftsmanship declare its status as a temp - of the first grade and one of the most outstanding temples of Thailand.


Address:
34 Arun Amarin Road
Wat Arun Sub-District Bangkokyai District Bangkok 10600
Phone:(662) 891-1149
Fax:(662) 891-1149
Bus:19 57 83

Peir:
1. Passenger Boat:
Wat Arun Pie
2. Ferry: Tha Tien Pier
Wat Pho Pier F<--> Wat Arun Pier
Opening Hours:
Temple: Daily 7:30 am-5:30 pm
Ubosot: Free Admission, buta written request to the Temple's Abbot is required

Admission Fee:
Prang: 10 Bht

Royal Temple :
1949

Listed By Fine Arts Dept :
First Class Special

Activity & Festival:
Thod Krotin Festival:
9 days after Buddhist Lent Final Day (Nov)

Library:
Loykrathong Festival Somdet (Wanothitiyanatera)

Opening Hours:

Mon-Tue Thu-Sun
8:30 am-5:30 pm
Close :Wed Public Hols.

Admission Fee:
Membership 10 Bht

Parking:
in the Temple compound.

Nearby Attractions:
Kudi Charoenphasona Tonson Mosque
Wangderm Palace
Wat Hongrattonaram
Wat Khrueawan
Wat Molilokkayaram
Wat Rakhang
Wat Sangkrajai
Vichaiprasit Fort


More Infomatin
Web Board & Gallery Bangkok
Google Earth Thailand Map Bangkok

Important numbers
Police emergency: 191
Tourist Police: 0 7742 1281
Tourist Police - Emergency: 1155
Fire Department: 106
Bangkok Hospital: 0 7742 9500
Samui Hospital: 0 7742 1232
Immigration: 0 7742 1069

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