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Royal Hall of Dusit Maha Prasat, Grand Palace, Bangkok
This hall is considered an ideal example of traditional Thai architecture. Every detail of its exterior decoration carries symbolic meaning. The hall itself takes the form of a towering mountain, evoking Mount Meru, the mythical heart of the universe.
The spire is elegantly divided into three sections, each rich in symbolism. The base, with its seven stacked layers, represents the levels of heaven in Traiphum Buddhist cosmology. The middle section, shaped like a flattened bell, symbolizes the stupa that holds the Buddha’s ashes. At the top, a slender lotus bud signifies liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Majestic garudas stand at each corner, not only as symbols of kingship but also as guardians of the mythical Himavanta forest surrounding Mount Meru.
Royal Hall of Dusit Maha Prasat, Grand Palace, Bangkok
This hall is considered an ideal example of traditional Thai architecture. Every detail of its exterior decoration carries symbolic meaning. The hall itself takes the form of a towering mountain, evoking Mount Meru, the mythical heart of the universe.
The spire is elegantly divided into three sections, each rich in symbolism. The base, with its seven stacked layers, represents the levels of heaven in Traiphum Buddhist cosmology. The middle section, shaped like a flattened bell, symbolizes the stupa that holds the Buddha’s ashes. At the top, a slender lotus bud signifies liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Majestic garudas stand at each corner, not only as symbols of kingship but also as guardians of the mythical Himavanta forest surrounding Mount Meru.