Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat
Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat (
History
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, known among the locals as "Wat Yai", was founded in 1357 by King
Father of Thai history Prince Damrong Rajanubhab recorded this temple that.
"The temple is a big and more important than other temples in Phitsanulok and is believed to be built in the Sukhothai period being renovated from time to time".
Phra Phuttha Chinnarat
The temple is famous for its gold-covered statue of the Buddha, known as Phra Phuttha Chinnarat (Thai: พระพุทธชินราช; "King of Victory"). It is considered one of the most beautiful and the classical magnificent Buddha figures in Thailand and receive the highest worship among
This Buddha statue was cast together with other statues of the same Buddha, including Phra Phuttha Chinna Si (Thai: พระพุทธชินสีห์) and Phra Si Satsada (Thai: พระศรีศาสดา), which are currently enshrined in this temple.
According to the legends, there are still a controversy about the time of casting these statues. Some believed it was in the 10th century. Some said it might be in the 14th century. However, in the northern history (Pong Sawadarn Nuea; Thai: พงศาวดารเหนือ; "northern chronicle") had been registered that.
"In the year B.E. 1900
The first Buddha statue was a
Architecture
The temple's large vihara has an immense main entrance with mother-of-pearl inserts donated by King
, the inside of which can be accessed via a stairway. The prang is said to enshrine relics of the Buddha.And front of prang is statue of Buddha image in standing position holding his right hand up. This Buddha symbol is called Phra Attharot (Thai: พระอัฏฐารส), a height of 18 sok (9 m). This place is called Vihara Phra Attharot (Thai: วิหารพระอัฏฐารส) or Phra Vihara Kao Hong (Thai: พระวิหารเก้าห้อง; "nine halls sanctuary").
Museum
The Phuttha Chinnarat National Museum, located on the temple grounds, exhibits various kinds of ancient objects and art objects which derived from not only excavation in ancient monuments, but also presented by Buddhits to be offering to Buddha. All high value objects reflect the history, archaeology, culture, customs and traditions of Phitsanulok and vicinity towns from the past to present. The significant objects displayed such as Buddha statues, votive tablets,
Formerly, this museum was the museum under supervision of Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, and then was proclaimed in the
Events
Festivals often take place on the temple grounds, including the annual Phra Phuttha Chinnarat Fair. Also, on the first weekend of each October, the Phitsanulok Dragon Boat Races take place outside the temple in the river.
Opening hours
The temple is open daily from 9 am to 4 pm, free of charge.
References
- ^ "RENOWN TRAVEL Thailand, Laos, Myanmar & Cambodia". Retrieved Oct 28, 2013.
- ^ a b "Krong Kran Bun Pa Cha Ma Nean Pas Rur Du Ron". Retrieved Oct 28, 2013.
- ^ "Thailand Tourism Directory - Digital Tourism".
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