Wat Bang Kacha วัดใหม่บางกะจะ also known as Wat Mai or the new temple is located to the south of the main island of Ayutthaya. The monastery is strategically situated on the
confluence of the Chao Phraya River and the Pasak River, just opposite the Phet Fortress and the old harbor. Wat Nang Kui is situated on its northwestern side. To the east, on the opposite side of the river stands Wat Phanan Choeng.
The original name was Wat Bang Kacha but the temple was dilapidated and was rebuilt, hence
the name the New Monastery or Wat Mai.
In situ is a classic temple consisting of an
ordination hall (ubosot), a large chedi and a vihara. The large chedi belongs to the vihara.
The ubosot, built in Early Ayutthaya style (1351 - 1488 AD), stands in a strange north-south axis, rather unusual as monastic buildings are almost always built on an east-west axis, while the main Buddha image is looking into the direction of the rising sun.
Kacha village is mentioned in the Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya. In 1549, after King
Chakkraphat assumed the throne of Ayutthaya during an unstable period for the kingdom. Burma seeing its chance to conquer the Siamese city state, attacked Ayutthaya. Patani,
being a vassal state, sent down a naval force in assistance of Ayutthaya. The chronicles
mention that the Patani fleet anchored in front of the Bang Kacha Monastery.
The temple has a lot of history but unfortunately most of it is lost due to the destruction of the city by the Burmese it’s still worth a short visit if you are in the area.
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