Take a look at the unseen mural paintings at Wat Phutthaisawan.

"Wat Phutthaisawan Mural Paintings" Unseen of Ayutthaya with Stories from the Late Ayutthaya Era Through Paint and Brushes
Ayutthaya Province is another province in Thailand that is full of ancient sites. One of the artistic heritages that clearly reflects life, religion, and society in the past is the mural paintings inside the palace of Somdej Phra Buddhakosajarn at Wat Phutthaisawan.
The mural paintings in this palace are outstanding in their composition of stories according to the four directions of the building, which are not only beautiful in terms of art but also have profound meanings in terms of philosophy and belief.

▪️Northern wall: Depicts the story of "Traibhumi", which reflects the concept of the universe according to Buddhism, divided into heaven, the human world, and hell.

▪️Southern wall: Depicts "Buddha's Conqueror of Mara", an important event that indicates the victory of Dharma over ignorance.

▪️Western wall: Depicts the story of "Ten Lives of the Buddha" or the ten lives of the Buddha before his enlightenment, reflecting morality and the accumulation of merit.

▪️East wall: Tells the story of "the journey to Sri Lanka" to pay homage to the footprint of the Lord Buddha by Somdej Phra Buddhakosajarn, showing the connection between Thailand and Sri Lanka in terms of religion.

The mural paintings of Wat Phutthaisawan are like a living storytelling museum. Every pattern tells of faith, knowledge, beliefs, and the way of Buddhist art that has been passed down from generation to generation. In terms of art, this painting is beautiful in the style of late Ayutthaya art that emphasizes symmetrical composition, mainly using red and gold, clear lines, deep content, and interspersed with multiculturalism that blends Thai-Sri Lankan ways harmoniously.

For those who want to find unseen tourist spots in terms of history, art, and culture in Ayutthaya Province, don't miss the mural paintings of Wat Phutthaisawan.

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