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Wat Ratchaburana Ayutthaya

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...

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Wat Klang Khlong Sra Bua: Ayutthaya’s Serene Historic Temple

Wat Klang Khlong Sra Bua (วัดกลางคลองสระบัว), often translated as “Monastery in the Middle of the Lotus Pond Canal,” is an active Theravada Buddhist temple of the Maha Nikaya sect located approximately 5 km northwest of Ayutthaya’s historic city island. Situated on the east bank of the ancient Khlong Sra Bua canal in the Thung Kaeo (Crystal Field) area, it forms part of Ayutthaya’s northern cluster of temples, a region rich in Ayutthaya Kingdom (1351–1767) heritage. The temple’s name reflects its central position along the canal, a vital waterway dug in the early Ayutthaya period to connect the royal palace to Khlong Chang, serving as a key transportation route for royal barges and trade.

Origins and Construction

The temple’s founding is rooted in the Ayutthaya era, though precise dates are elusive due to the destruction of records during the Burmese sack of Ayutthaya in 1767. Based on architectural analysis and historical maps, it likely dates to the mid- to late...

Wat Mai Chumpol: Ayutthaya’s Hidden Gem with Stunning 17th-Century Murals

Wat Mai Chumpol (also known as Wat Mai Prachumpol or simply Wat Mai by locals) is a historic Buddhist temple affiliated with the Maha Nikaya sect, located on the east bank of the Pa Sak River in Nakhon Luang District, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand. It sits near the ancient Prasat Nakhon Luang ruins, forming part of a cluster of Ayutthaya-era sites that attract visitors seeking a quieter alternative to the more crowded historical parks in central Ayutthaya.

The temple’s origins trace back to the Ayutthaya Kingdom with construction estimated around 1610–1629. Local legends and historical accounts vary slightly: one tradition holds that it was built during the reign of King Song Tham (1610–1628) to accommodate the royal entourage during a river journey to worship the Buddha’s footprint at Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi Province, as the Pa Sak River served as a key travel route at the time.

The temple complex was significantly restored in 1893 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), reflecting ...

Unveiling Si Mahosot: Thailand’s Oldest Buddha Footprints & Ancient Khmer Ruins

The Si Mahosot Buddha footprints are Thailand’s oldest replica footprints, carved into a large laterite slab. They feature a central Dharmachakra (Wheel of Dharma) with a swastika-shaped hole, an ancient auspicious symbol. Housed in an open pavilion, they are among the largest in Thailand and are venerated with offerings like flowers, incense, and gold leaf.

These carvings mark the spread of Theravada Buddhism from Sri Lanka to Thailand during the decline of Khmer influence. Discovered in modern times (post-20th century) in Dong Si Mahasot, they reflect a shift from Mahayana to Theravada traditions, symbolizing the Buddha’s presence in an aniconic form.

The Khmer hospital temple (likely part of the Noen Phra or nearby ruins) is a laterite and sandstone structure typical of Khmer architecture. It was one of the 102 arogayasala (hospital temples) built by King Jayavarman VII (1181–1218) across the Khmer Empire to provide medical care and spiritual healing.

Constructed in the 12th–13th centuries, ...

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