The Marble Temple, Thailand

- It is a first-class royal monastery of the Rajavaravihara type. Originally, it was an ancient temple called "Wat Laem" or "Wat Sai Thong." Prince Pipitphokphubet, a son of King Rama II, used this temple as a base to fight against the rebel Lord Anuwong. After the battle, he devoted himself to restoring Wat Laem, together with four other royal members: Prince Phitak Thewet, Krom Luang Phuwanet Narindharit, Princess Inthanonil, and Princess Wong. Later, during the reign of King Rama IV, the temple was renamed "Wat Benchamabophit," meaning the temple of five princes.
- The ordination hall is decorated entirely with marble. The building has a cruciform shape with projecting porches at the front and back. The roof is layered in five tiers, covered with yellow Kaboo tiles shaped like curved shells. The eaves are adorned with Thepphanom tiles, and a cloister surrounds the hall. The gables are decorated with chofah, bai raka, and swan tail motifs, all lacquered and gilded. The pediment is beautifully carved wood, lacquered, gilded, and inlaid with glass.

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