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Wat Ratchapha Tikaram Wachira phayaban, Dusit, Bangkok. It is an ancient temple which was originally named Wat Som Kliang It was originally located in Ban Yuan. Behind St. Gabriel School It was later deserted. Vietnamese immigrants living in that area The bricks were dismantled and used to build various places until there was hardly anything left to see the condition of the temple. By His Majesty King Nangklao, therefore, His Majesty King Pinklao.
When he held the title of Prince Krom Khun Issaresrangsan, a new temple was built as a replacement for Wat Som Kliang. and was given a new name: "Ratchaphatikaram Temple" refers to the temple where the king performed his karma in exchange. or make it prosper In the year 1836 and after the government Raised Wat Ratchaphatikaram registered as "Phra Aram Luang".
His Majesty King Pinklao For the temple It is a Chinese art form mixed with Yunnan. There is no ornamental corsage. Like the temple or temple The sermon hall is like any temple that was built or newly renovated. During the reigns of King Rama III and King Rama IV of Rattanakosin, such as Wat Bowonniwet Vihara. Ratcha Orasaram Temple Wat Thepthidaram etc.
This was a time when Thailand had contacts and exchanged art and culture. Has a close relationship with China, which brings Chinese art to play a role. And His Majesty King Pinklao hired that group of Vietnamese people to be the builders of the temple. Therefore, the ordination hall of Wat Ratchaphatikaram has the form of sculpture art along with images. The ceiling of the temple has been painted until now.
The construction of the temple during the reign of King Rama III was not yet completed and he passed away. When the reign of King Rama IV arrived, His Majesty ordered Krommaphra Rajawang Bowonwichaichan to While holding the title of Krom Muen Chan Chaiyabovornyot, he continued to maintain it until the beginning of the reign of King Rama V. He ordered Phraya Ratchasongkhram (Korn) to be the chief of staff in organizing the relocation of the Kudi group that was cut through by the Ratchawithi Road (Sang Hi). north side Build a wall to surround the temple area.
Improvement, construction and restoration of Ratchaphatikaram Temple. It has continued continuously throughout the era of the abbot. Especially during the time of the Venerable Somdej Phra Maha Wirawong (Win Thammasara Thera, P.D.9) as the abbot. Has renovated and constructed many buildings and buildings, so much so that it can be said that His Royal Highness Somdet Phra Maha Wirawong Bringing prosperity and fame to Wat Ratchaphatikaram until it is commonly known.
As for the Buddha statue which is the main Buddha image in the temple His Majesty King Pinklao had it enshrined since the beginning of the move. The temple came to build a new temple. It is a Buddha image in the style of Chiang Saen and Vientiane, Laos. It has a lap width of 69 cm. and a height of 165 cm. It is made of 3 kings of bronze with silver lines embedded along the edge of the monk's robes and robes. His lips were the color of an otter's.
Therefore, the name "Luang Pho Suk" was continually said, which according to his characteristics By the hair and face The shape all the way down to the base of the Buddha image is the same as that of Luang Por Sai, Nong Khai Province. and Luang Phor Serm which Wat Pathumwanaram Bangkok The main Buddha image in the ordination hall of Wat Ratchaphatikaram (Luang Pho Suk) is therefore a beautiful Buddha image. It is a material object. that is sacred and is of historical importance to Buddhism as well.
Phra Ubosot, Wat Ratchaphatikaram It has been repaired according to the times and major repairs were made on February 12, 1973 and completed on June 1, 1974, maintaining the original form in all respects. At the same time, the royal ashes of King Rama IV and King Rama V were brought to be placed behind the temple on October 7, 1994 by His Majesty King Rama IX and Her Majesty the Queen. and came to present the royal kathina robes Raise all 7 levels of white tiers.
Presenting the Buddha image in the temple along with the Buddha amulets A total of 42,000 Phra Somdet Thian Khu prints made of powder and various prints are placed under the base of the main Buddha image in the temple. and at the pagoda behind the temple The temple first created 84,000 of them and placed them in various provinces, a total of 9 places, 5,000 of them each. It was completed in December 1975 to be offered as Buddhist offerings. Worship and be grateful to the Venerable Somdet Phra Maha Wirawong (Win Dhammasaro P.D.9) and to continue to inherit Buddhism.
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