Hong Rattanaram Temple, Bangkok

#Wat Hong Rattanaram #An old and beautiful temple that should not be overlooked in Thonburi #Must-visit for those who believe in King Taksin There are many famous old temples in Thonburi, but for those who want to worship and pray to the sacred Buddha and have faith in King Taksin, you must not miss this temple!! The full name of Wat Hong is #Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan. It is an old temple built in the Ayutthaya period. During the Thonburi period, King Taksin the Great accepted it under royal patronage. It was an important temple during his reign. It was a place for training weapons and gathering troops. Because it was located next to the palace, he often came to meditate in the chapel when he was free from his duties. #King Taksin the Great Shrine It is said that when King Taksin the Great was executed with a sandalwood log in 1782, his blood fell here. Therefore, a shrine was built as a place of worship for the people who believed in him. #Sacred Holy Water Pond King Taksin the Great He used to come here to bathe during important national ceremonies. He ordered Phra Ajarn Dee of Wat Pradu in Ayutthaya, who was later established as the first Supreme Patriarch of Thonburi, to inscribe Buddhist mantras on a stone tablet, the Kaew Ruean Fa Song Lok mantra, which was placed in this sacred pond. Anyone who comes to bathe and eat, pay respects and pray will have their wishes fulfilled. It has the virtues of invulnerability, escaping danger, loving-kindness, and popularity, and trade. #Luang Pho Saen A bronze Buddha statue in a cross-legged position in the Mara-Vijaya posture. It is a sacred Buddha statue that grants success to those who wish for many things. It was invited from Chiang Taeng in the year of the Horse, 2401 B.E. It is considered one of the most beautiful Buddha statues in Lan Chang, which is Phra Saen of Wat Hong, and Phra Saen and Phra Soem of Wat Pathum Wararam, 2 more. #Ancient Golden Buddha Statue It is a Buddha statue from the Sukhothai period. Originally, the Buddha statue was covered with plaster. When the plaster was chipped off, it was found that the Buddha image was made of five-metal gold. At the base of the Buddha image, there were inscriptions from the U Thong period. The appearance of the Buddha image is considered a beautiful and complete example of Sukhothai Buddhist art. • It is a popular temple for military leaders. They often travel to perform religious ceremonies, pay homage to the shrine of King Taksin the Great, and perform ceremonies at the sacred well, such as Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan. It is also the temple where former army chief Gen. Apirat Kongsompong and former national police chief Gen. Chakthip Chaijinda were ordained as monks after their retirement due to their devotion to Phra Theppariyatmuni or "Chao Meechai", the abbot and famous monk of Wat Hong Rattanaram. Location 102 Wang Derm Road Wat Arun Subdistrict Bangkok Yai District Bangkok Mahanakorn 10600 (near Wat Arun Ratchawara Ram) Coordinates Bangkok Nakhon Directions Bus routes 19, 40, 56, 57, and 149 Chao Phraya Express Boat, get off at Tha Tien, then take a motorcycle taxi to Wat Hong Opening hours Open daily 8.00 - 18.00 hrs. #Central Region Team#Japan Thip#Mooncakes#Places to visit near Bangkok#Cafe Review#Recommend delicious restaurants