Wat Phra Si Sanpet
(Picture was taken from google)
Wat Phra Si Sanpet "Temple of the holy, Splendid Omniscient"
The palace was completed in 1351
- Prince U- Thong AKA "King Ramathibodi I" Ordered a royal palace built in the same area that Wat Phra Si Sanpet Stand today in 1350
- Upon finalization of the palace in 1351, he established Ayutthaya as his capital and was bestowed the title of King Ramathibodi I
-The palace contained 3 wooden building named "Phaithun Maha Prasat", "Phaichayon Maha Prasat", "Aisawan Maha Prasat"
- Holiest temple on the site of the old royal palace in Thailand's ancient capital of Ayutthaya
- Grandest and most beautiful temple
- Served as a model for Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok
- Temple of the royal family
- Used exclusively for royal ceremonies
- Vihara Luang (Royal Chapel) was built on the palace ground in 1499
- King Ramathibodi II gave orders for the gigantic image of Buddha to be cast and installed in Wa Phra Si Sanpet.
- The Buddha was 16m high and covered in gold
- The Burmese set the building on fire and melted gold in1767
- All but the chedis were completely destroyed
Hi Edgar! Thanks for sharing a concise info of the Wat Phra Si Sanphet. It is informative, we all can learn and take note more about the place. :)
ReplyDeleteFrom your last statement. What is Chedi? What does it symbolized?
ReplyDeleteChedi is an alternative term for Buddhist stupa. Mainly used in Thailand.
DeleteYes good. Check this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stupa. Look at the heading under Symbolism. I think can be an interesting Treasure that you can learn and understand deeper to create your Treasure.
ReplyDeleteIt represents earth, water, fire, air ...