World Peace Ahead
Back view of one of the many stone buddha statues, taken at Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, Ayutthaya , Thailand.
Thai people visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon to not only to pay respects to Buddha, but also to pay homage to one of the most respected kings in Thai history, King Naresuan the Great.
When Ayutthaya was established as the capital of Siam in 1350, King U-thong proclaimed the site as the royal temple and it was known as Wat Chao Phraya Thai.
After King Naresuan repelled a Burmese invasion in 1593, restoration work was carried out at the temple and historians believe it was at this time that the main chedi was enlarged and at some stage thereafter the temple became known as Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon which translates as the ‘Great Monastery of Auspicious Victory’.
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Peaceful Travel Tuesday
World Peace Ahead
Back view of one of the many stone buddha statues, taken at Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, Ayutthaya , Thailand.
Thai people visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon to not only to pay respects to Buddha, but also to pay homage to one of the most respected kings in Thai history, King Naresuan the Great.
When Ayutthaya was established as the capital of Siam in 1350, King U-thong proclaimed the site as the royal temple and it was known as Wat Chao Phraya Thai.
After King Naresuan repelled a Burmese invasion in 1593, restoration work was carried out at the temple and historians believe it was at this time that the main chedi was enlarged and at some stage thereafter the temple became known as Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon which translates as the ‘Great Monastery of Auspicious Victory’.
Many thanks for your visit, comments and faves...it is always appreciated..
Peaceful Travel Tuesday