Wat Rakhangkositaram Woramahawihan
WAT RAKHANGKOSITARAM WORAMAHAWIHAN
The temple, formerly named Wat Bangwayai, was built in the Ayutthaya period. It was restored and appointed a Royal temple by King Taksin of Thonburi who also sponsored the revision of the tripitaka scriptures at the temple.
During the reign of King Rama I, a melodious rakhang or bell was found in the temple compound. The King order it to be moved to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and had five new bells sent back in exchange. The king then changed the temple's name to Wat Rakhangkositaram. In the reign of King Rama IV the name was to be changed again to Wat Rajkanthiyaram ("kanthi" meaning bell). But people did not accept this name, and the temple is still called Wat Rakhang today.
Ubosot: This is in the style of King Rama I's reign. Its three-tiered roof is decorated in Thai style, and the murals are by Phra Wanwadwichit a great artist of the King Rama VI era.
Prang: This stupa dates from the reign King Rama I. It is regarded as "the finest example its style."
Hor Rakhang: The belfry is the symbol of temple, built in the four-gable style of the I Ayutthaya and early Rattanakosin periods. The presented by King Rama I are on the upper floor.
Hor Trai: The scriptures hall consists of th adjoining buildings with a common corridor and also in the late Ayutthaya/early Rattanakosin s 7' This former residence of King Rama I has
been declared one of "the most outstanding examp of Thai architecture."
Address:
250 Arun Amorin Road
Sirirai Sub-District
Bangkoknoi District Bangkok 10700
Phon:(662) 411-2255 418-2729
Bus:19 57 83
Peir:
1. Chao Phraya Express Boat: Railway Station Pier Wang Lang Pier
2. Ferry: Tho Chang Pier Wat Rakhang Pier
Opening Hours:
Temple: Daily 5 am-9 pm
Ubosot: Daily 6 om-6 pm
Wihon Somdet: Daily
8 arn-5 pm
Admission Fee:
Free Admission
Activity&Festival:
Songkran Festival
(Apr 13-15 Commemoration of Somdet Toh (June 22)
Listed by Fine Arts Dept:
1949
Church:
Second Class
School,University:
Khositsomosorn Satri Wat Rakhang
Parking:
In the Temple compound
Nearby Attractions:
Royal Barges Museum
Sirirai Museum Wangderm Palace
Wat Arun Wat Khrueawan
Wat Suwannaram
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Important numbers
Police emergency: 191
Tourist Police: 0 7742 1281
Tourist Police - Emergency: 1155
Fire Department: 106
Bangkok Hospital: 0 7742 9500
Samui Hospital: 0 7742 1232
Immigration: 0 7742 1069
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