The Wat Phra Kaew, temple of the Emerald Buddha. The golden chedi contains important Buddah relics.
The Wat Phra Kaew English Temple of the Emerald Buddha full official name Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple wat in Thailand It is located in the historic center of Bangkok district Phra Nakhon within the grounds of the Grand Palace The construction of the temple started when King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke Rama I moved the capital from Thonburi to Bangkok in 1785 Unlike other temples it does not contain living quarters for monks rather it has only the highly decorated holy buildings statues and pagodas The main building is the central ubosoth which houses the Emerald Buddha There are three main doors used to enter the temple however only the King and Queen are allowed to enter through the center door Even though it is small in size it is the most important icon for Thai people Legends hold that the statue originated in India but it first surfaced in the vassal Kingdom of Cambodia and was given as a gift to the King of Ayuttaya in the 15th century 1434 The image disappeared when Burmese raiders sacked Ayuttaya and the image was feared lost
Size: 3599px × 5400px
Location: Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok, Rattanakosin Island, Thailand
Photo credit: © Michiel Bosch / Alamy / Afripics
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