Wat Chaiyo or Wat Ket Chaiyo was built during the Ayutthaya Period. It became important during the reign of King Rama IV. The venerable Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phromrangsi) of Wat Rakhang Khositaram built the large Buddha image in a subduing Mara gesture and placed it outdoors. However, the image collapsed soon after construction. He re-built it in the same pose but smaller, covered it in plaster and without gold leaf. As the image could be seen from far, the villagers called it Luangpho To (meaning huge image). Further temple restoration during the reign of King Rama V the Buddha image collapsed again. The King ordered the renovation of the image with steel bars inside. The new image was covered in gold leaf and monks’ robes and was given the new name by King Rama V the Great “Phra Maha Phutthaphim”. A new main chapel was constructed to house the image. Upon completion, King Rama V the Great established the temple as one of the royal temples.
To pay respect to Luangpho ...
Batu caves
Batu Caves is a complex of limestone caves located approximately 13 km (8.1 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia, formed over 400 million years ago.
The site, known as a sacred place for Tamil Hindus, is the focal point of the annual Thaipusam festival and is considered one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimage sites outside of India. The main attraction is the 141-foot (43 m) high golden statue of Lord Murugan, the Hindu god of war and victory, which stands at the base of a flight of 272 steps leading to the main cave.
This statue, constructed from reinforced concrete and painted gold, was completed in 2006.
The temple complex, built in 1920, is nestled within the largest cave, known as Temple Cave or Cathedral Cave, which features Hindu shrines and religious artifacts.
The site also includes several other caves: Ramayana Cave, famous for its psychedelic dioramas depicting scenes from the Hindu epic Ramayana and featuring a 15-meter statue of Hanuman at its entrance, Cave Villa, ...
Masjid Jamek
Masjid Jamek, officially known as Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers. It is situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Center near the Masjid Jamek LRT Station.
The mosque was designed by British architect Arthur Benison Hubback and officially opened on 23 December 1909.
It was originally built on the site of an old Malay burial ground and served as the city's primary mosque until the construction of the National Mosque, Masjid Negara, in 1965.
The mosque is renowned for its distinctive Moorish and Mughal architectural style, featuring three onion-shaped domes, two tall minarets, and intricate carvings. Its foundation stone was laid on 23 March 1908 by Sultan Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah of Selangor.
The mosque has undergone several refurbishments, including a major one as part of the KL River of Life project, which included new landscaping, seating, fountains, and lighting. It was ...
Little India Brickfields Kuala Lumpur
Little India Brickfields is a vibrant and culturally rich neighborhood located in the western flank of central Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, renowned as the city's largest and oldest Indian enclave due to its high concentration of Indian residents and businesses.
The area, officially known as the Brickfields District, is situated near the major transportation hub, KL Sentral, making it easily accessible by public transit such as the LRT or monorail.
Its name originates from the 1880s when a devastating fire and flood destroyed the original wooden and thatched structures, prompting the British Resident of Selangor to mandate the use of brick and tile for rebuilding; Kapitan Yap Ah Loy subsequently established a large brickyard on the site, transforming it into a clay field.
The neighborhood is a bustling cultural and commercial hub, characterized by its colorful streets, aromatic spices, traditional Indian clothing, and a diverse array of shops and restaurants.
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