Wat Phra Kaeo is one of the
most sacred places of Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Phra Kaeo, also known as the Temple of the
Emerald Buddha, is undoubtedly one of the most sacred places of Bangkok. It
won’t be wrong to say that a tours to Bangkok is incomplete without paying a
visit to Wat Phra Kaeo. It houses a dark green statue of Buddha with a height
of 2 feet. According to a story, the Emerald Buddha was once kept covered in a
plaster in a monument in Chiang Rai, which was uncovered by heavy lightening in
1434. Since then many kings tried transporting it to their own countries. After
traveling in several countries, this statue finally rests at Wat Phra Kaeo.
King Rama I built Wat Phra Kaeo in order to enshrine
the Emerald Buddha. Corresponding to different seasons, Emerald Buddha is
covered in seasonal costumes, which are changed thrice a year. In summer the
statue is adorned with crown and jewellery, in winters it is wrapped in a
golden shawl and in the rainy season, you will see Emerald Buddha wearing gilt
robe and headdress.
Do visit the three famous pagodas that are located
on the temple grounds after paying a visit to Wat Phra Kaeo during Tours to
Bangkok. Lying in the west of Wat Phra Kaeo is Phra Si Ratana Chedi that houses
ashes of the Buddha. Phra Mondop, is a library that lies in the middle and
towards the east side stands Royal Panthon that was built to commemorate the
foundation of Chakri dynasty.
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