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Wat Arun -Temple of Dawn-, Bangkok
Wat Arun is a buddhist temple located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. It is named after Aruṇa, the Hindu god associated with the rising sun. The temple has existed since the 17th century, but its iconic central prang (spire) was built in the early 19th century during the reigns of Rama II and Rama III. This prang is decorated with colorful porcelain and shells from Chinese trade ships, symbolizes Mount Meru in Hindu cosmology. The prang is surrounded by four smaller spires and topped with a seven-pronged trident known as the "Trident of Shiva." Statues of ancient Chinese soldiers, animals, and Hindu gods adorn the structure. The nearby Ordination Hall features a Niramitr Buddha image, with murals from the reign of Rama V and two yaksha (demon) guardian statues at the entrance.
Small anecdote: Wat Arun housed the Emerald Buddha before it was moved to Wat Phra Kaew in 1785.
Photo taken at Wat Pho pier
Wat Arun -Temple of Dawn-, Bangkok
Wat Arun is a buddhist temple located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. It is named after Aruṇa, the Hindu god associated with the rising sun. The temple has existed since the 17th century, but its iconic central prang (spire) was built in the early 19th century during the reigns of Rama II and Rama III. This prang is decorated with colorful porcelain and shells from Chinese trade ships, symbolizes Mount Meru in Hindu cosmology. The prang is surrounded by four smaller spires and topped with a seven-pronged trident known as the "Trident of Shiva." Statues of ancient Chinese soldiers, animals, and Hindu gods adorn the structure. The nearby Ordination Hall features a Niramitr Buddha image, with murals from the reign of Rama V and two yaksha (demon) guardian statues at the entrance.
Small anecdote: Wat Arun housed the Emerald Buddha before it was moved to Wat Phra Kaew in 1785.
Photo taken at Wat Pho pier