18 July 2010

Wat Intharam Worawiharn in Bangkok Travel
Located on the west bank of the Chaophraya River in Bangkok of Thailand, the bank of Thonburi, this temple is quite peaceful and there are few monks residing there. If you are interested in the place, you can travel to it by taking the regular and the air-conditioned buses number 4. These ones run between Clong Tei pier and Phasri Jarern pier. They pass Rama 4 , Yaowaratch, and Chakkrawat roads and cross the bridge to the place.

The brief history of Wat Intharam Worawiharn
Built during the Ayutthaya period, this monastery with many names was restored entirely by King Taksin the Great (1767-1782), who afterwards granted it the status of a royal temple. It was his favourite temple, where he came to stay overnight to meditate and observe religious precepts. In 1782, the temple was used to house the royal crematorium of the late King Taksin the Great. It retained its status as a royal temple throughout the reign of King Rama I (1782-1809), with three high ranking monks governing the monastery. During the reign of King Rama III (1824-1851), Phraya Srisahathep (Thong Pheng) restored it once again and asked the King to grant it the status of a royal temple. The request was granted but to a lower status than before. It was named then Wat Intharam.


07 July 2010

The Temple of Emerald Buddha in Bangkok Travel


The Temple of Emerald Buddha is one of the most famous temples in Bangkok of Thailand. One comes to Bangkok of Thailand with missing the place that means he has never arrived in Bangkok. Located near the other historic and tourist places such as Wat Pho, The Royal Field, The National Museum, and etc. the temple is easily and conveniently to be reached and you can also take a visit for the other fascinating places around the area at the same time.
The Brief History of The Emerald Buddha

The temple is in the outer section of the Royal Enclosure east of the Grand Palace. It was built on the orders of King Rama I along with the Grand Palace and Rattanakosin Island, and is built as a temple in a Royal compound like Wat Phra sri sanphet in Ayutthaya. It has no resident monks.