Worship the Phra Buddha Thewarat Patimakorn at Wat Samo Khrang

🏘 Wat Thewarat Kunchorn Worawihan, originally known as Wat Samo Khrang, was built during the Ayutthaya period. It is believed that the name 'Samo' comes from the Samo trees that were scattered within the temple grounds. However, some suggest that 'Samo' might be a distortion of the Khmer word 'Thamo,' which means stone. Thus, 'Samo Khrang' translates to 'strong stone.'

🏠 Later, during the reign of King Rama I, the temple underwent major renovations under the supervision of Prince Maha Sura Singhanat. The temple was patronized by Prince Kunchorn, the founder of the Kunchorn family and a son of King Rama II. The family continued to support the temple over generations.

🙏🏽 During the reign of King Rama IV, the temple was elevated to the status of a royal monastery and renamed Wat Thewarat Kunchorn, which translates to 'The Elephant (Kunchorn) of Indra (Thewarat).'

Key attractions and significant features within the temple include:

🏠 The Ubosot (main ordination hall), built by Prince Kunchorn, is surrounded by a sacred wall with stupas at each corner. Inside, the Phra Buddha Thewarat Patimakorn, the principal Buddha image made of cast metal and adorned with gold leaf, is enshrined. The hall also features mural paintings depicting the life of Buddha.

🏡 The Viharn (assembly hall) houses nine Buddha images from various periods, made of brass and gilded with gold leaf.

🏚 The Mondop Chaturamuk (four-sided pavilion) serves as a place for worship, meditation, and merit-making activities such as offering alms to monks.

🛖 The Golden Teak Museum, a two-story building with a unique architectural style, is constructed entirely from golden teakwood pillars. It serves as a learning center for the conservation of golden teakwood and a hub for disseminating knowledge about Buddhism.

🏕 The Sermon Hall (Thewarat Dhammasala), a two-story Thai-style building, houses the Phra Buddha Rattanakosin Maha Vajiralongkorn image.

⛺ The Hall of the Triple Gems, designed in a busabok style, enshrines a standing Buddha image in the 'Pacifying the Ocean' posture.

🏡 Wat Thewarat Kunchorn Worawihan: No. 90, Si Ayutthaya Road, Wachiraphayaban Subdistrict, Dusit District, Bangkok.

⛳ Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eyW5KgvfAz6aHmML9

🕕 Opening Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM.