Wat Pho

The Four Great Pagodas of the Four Reigns are four chedis built at Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) to represent the reigns of the first four monarchs of the Rattanakosin period, from King Rama I to King Rama IV. Each chedi has a distinct color and style, and was built during different reigns, reflecting the beauty of Thai architecture.
Inside the Vihara Phra Phuttha Saiyas (Reclining Buddha), the Reclining Buddha, also known as the "Reclining Buddha of Wat Pho," is enshrined. It is considered the largest reclining Buddha in Bangkok and the third largest in the country. The Buddha measures 1 sen 3 wa (46 meters) in length and 15 meters high from the ground to the top of the buddha's crown. The face, from the hairline to the chin, is 10 sok (5 meters) long and 5 sok (2.5 meters) wide. The Buddha's footprints are 5 meters long and 3 meters high.
The Reclining Buddha, also known as the Reclining Buddha of Wat Pho, is enshrined. Enshrined in the Phra Phuttha Saiyasat Vihara within the Phuttavasa area, on the northwest corner of the temple's wall, is a Rattanakosin-era Buddha image constructed of brick and mortar, lacquered, and gilded. King Rama III commissioned its construction during the major renovation of Wat Phra Chetuphon in 1832, believing that several important Buddha images had already been created at the temple, except for the reclining Buddha.

The Phra Phuttha Saiyasat at Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm is the most exquisite Buddha image created by craftsmen during the golden age of Rattanakosin art. It is regarded as the largest and most beautiful reclining Buddha among all reclining Buddha images, and is highly revered and venerated by both Thais and foreigners. It is a significant Buddhist image, a source of national pride and a source of national pride. It is also part of the Buddhist tradition of paying homage to the nine temples, believed to bring peace and happiness. #Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn #Wat Pho #Temples in Bangkok #Worship at 9 temples #New check-in spot in Bangkok

Post by Pordee’s | Sep 5, 2025