Wat Ratchaburana วัดราชบูรณะ is a Buddhist temple (wat) in the Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya, Thailand. The temple's main prang is one of the finest in the city. Located in the island section of Ayutthaya, Wat Ratchaburana is immediately north of Wat Mahathat.
Wat Ratchaburana was founded in 1424 by King Borommarachathirat II of the Ayutthaya Kingdom and built on the cremation site of his two elder brothers. The two brothers had fought to their deaths in a duel for the royal succession to their father Intha Racha.
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King Intharacha had three sons being Chao Ai Phraya, Chao Yi Phraya and Chao Sam Phraya. Following the death of their father, the first and the second born, led their armies to Ayutthaya in order to claim the throne. Both princes engaged each other in personal combat, mounted on elephant; on or near the “charcoal market” bridge (Saphan Pa Than). Both were severely wounded, their throats slashed open at the same time...
Wat Ayodhya Temple
Wat Ayodhya, also known as Wat Deim, is a historical temple located in Tambon Hantra, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.
According to the Northern Chronicles, the area where the temple is located was once a royal palace during the Ayutthaya period. The temple was later established as a place of worship by the king, and it served as the center of the city of Ayutthaya.
The temple is also known for its ancient ruins and is considered an important historical site.
The temple is home to several notable structures, including a stupa, an ordination hall, and a shrine dedicated to King Naresuan.
The main stupa, known as the Phra Si Sakyamuni, is a significant structure that has been the subject of various restoration efforts. The temple is also recognized as a national heritage site, having been declared as such in 1943. The temple's historical significance is further highlighted by its mention in the Sri Chum Inscription, which dates back to the 14th ...
Tha Na Market Nakhon Pathom
Thana Old Market, also known as Talad Thana, is a traditional market located in Nakhon Chaisi, Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand. It is situated on the banks of the Tha-Jeen River and has been a central hub for the local community for over 150 years. The market is known for its historic wooden shophouses and its role in the region's agricultural tradition, with a focus on local produce such as the famous Nakhon Chaisi pomelo.
The market offers a variety of traditional foods, including yum sam-o, a salad made with pomelo, and fried papaya salad, or som tam tort, which is deep-fried green papaya mixed with a variety of spicy, salty, sour, and sweet ingredients. Visitors can also find other local dishes such as noodle soups, steamed duck, and old-style central Thai curries.
In addition to its food, Thana Old Market is notable for its atmospheric heritage shophouses, which feature faded reddish-brown or off-white plank wood exteriors and sun-faded shutters. The market is ...
Wat Tuek วัดตึก
This active temple is located in the northwest corner of the island. This area is known as the Hua Laem District. Khlong Mueang (the old Lopburi River) passes nearby it.
There are two sermon halls on site at Wat Tuek. The ubosot contains about a dozen tusks that are on display at the altar. There are also two statues to revered Monks near the ubosot’s entrance. The second sermon hall is a vihan containing sword-welding statues and some paintings of King Sua. Some gold painted Buddha images in various poses can also to be seen.
Beside the statue of King Sua, there are images of soldiers and an elephant that have been partially covered with gold leaf. Most of these structures and Buddha images appear to be recent constructions.
One of the most interesting sights at Wat Tuek is a preserved buffalo Cyclops. The one-eyed calf’s body floats in a fish aquarium next to the sermon hall. Some locals believe that this carcass can bring good luck or help predict fortunes.
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