Wat Ratchakrue Worawihan

Wat Ratchakrue
Wat Ratchakrue
Wat Wang Nam Wong
	Wat ratchakrue
Religion
Affiliation	Buddhism
Location
Location	Bang Yi Ruea, Thon Buri, Bangkok 10600
Country	Talat phlu,Bangkok,Thailand
Geographic coordinates	13°43′19″N 100°28′48″E / 13.72194°N 100.48000°E

It is a third-class royal monastery of the Worawihan type, Maha Nikaya branch, located on Thedthai Road, Bang Yi Ruea Subdistrict, Thon Buri District, Bangkok, on the right bank of the Bangkok Yai Canal. Wat Ratchakhrut, with a total area of about 17 rai, was also the base of Phraya Phichai Dab Hak's army. the Burmese army Phra Prang had to be intercepted and sniped in front of the Grand Viharn by King Taksin It is the temple where Phraya Phichai's ashes are kept, together with a statue of King Taksin.

History and present

Formerly known as Wat Wang Nam Won because the temple is located next to 2 water canals namely Khlong Bangkok Yai, Khlong Bang Nam Chon and Khlong Tha Phra, often circulating water as a whirlpool. It is an ancient temple built in the late Ayutthaya period. Mon people migrated by boat from Kanchanaburi to live along the Bangkok Yai Canal. Mr. Kongchat Raman (Mon) oversaw the construction of three temples in the sub-district, all of which were adjacent to each other. Wat Bang Yi Ruea Nuea (Wat Ratchakhrue) Wat Bang Yi Ruea Klang (Wat Chantharam Worawihan) Wat Bang Yi Ruea Tai (Wat Intharam) Wat Bang Yi Ruea Tai (Wat Intharam) Wat Bang Yi Ruea Tai (Wat Intharam) Wat Bang Yi Ruea Tai (Wat Intharam) Wat Bang Yi Ruea Tai It is assumed that the Mon people assist one another in construction, and that the Mon monks spend a lot of time in this temple. As a result, it is known as the Mon temple.

During the reign of King Rama I, His Majesty ordered Chao Phraya Phra Klang went to renovate the temple once more. Then he established a royal temple called Wat Ratchagakha type Worawihan. During King Rama III's reign, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Krom Phraya Dechadisorn rebuilt the temple, including the construction of a new ubosot. The original ubosot has been converted into a huge viharn. has constructed a sangkhon mountain, which houses the Buddha's relics, as well as a Mondop on Mount Mor's summit, which serves as a courtyard where Buddhists can pay their respects to the Buddha's relics.

Sacred object

Worawihan Wat Ratchakhrua In the posture of presenting fire, there is a Buddha image. depicting a reclining monk dating back to King Eka Thotsarot's era. The Buddha's relics obtained from Rajagaha are the revered thing inside. India Buddha's Footprint on the Old Big Buddha of Khao Mor Goddess Guan Yin from the Ayutthaya period, and so on.

Reclining Buddha

The Lord Buddha was followed by his pupils when he died. 500 cloths were used to cover the Buddha's body, each with a different fabric to blot with cotton. The Buddha's body will then be carried down and placed in an iron trough filled with oil, with a steel trough cover over it. By lying on his back, the Buddha's body was put on the mind of a finely perfumed wood. Kusinara, Makutphanthana Chedi, Makutphanthana Chedi, Makutphanthana Chedi, Makutphanthana Ched Then a gathering occurred, but it was discovered that the fire had not been kindled. Wait for Phra Maha Kassapa Thera to arrive. It appeared as if the light turned on after bowing three times in front of the Buddha's body.

There has been a reclining Buddha in the stance of offering fire or reclining monks since the era of King Ekka Thotsarot, and it is still in excellent condition. The book on the history of Wat Ratchakhrua Worawihan BE 2549 (2006), authored by Phraya Phichai Dab Hak, who repaired the tiny temple, contains more information on the history of the reclining Buddha in the Thonburi period. After that, The reclining Buddha sacrifice was repaired in order to make merit and dedication to the many enemy soldiers and people who died. As a result, villagers frequently visit to pay homage, pray for karma, and get benefits.To be prosperous, to be fortunate.

Phichai Dab Hak

In the late Ayutthaya and Thonburi eras, Phraya Phichai Dab Hak was a nobleman. Because he was King Thonburi's military admiral, he appears in the royal chronicles. After the loss of Ayudhya for the second time, he helped to save the Thai nation's freedom. It is particularly well-known for its gratitude and bravery.

He was born in Ban Huai Kha, Phichai District, Uttaradit Province, under the name Joi. Studying under Phra Kru, Wat Mahathat or Wat Yai, Muang Phichai, Joi was later renamed to Thongdee or Thongdee Funkhao, having tremendous talent and fame in both boxing and sword fighting in the late Ayutthaya period. until he joined Somdej Phra Chao Krungthonburi's service Since his appointment as Phraya Tak, he has Mr. Thongdee was afterwards appointed as a bodyguard with the title of "Luang Phichai Asa," and when he performed well, he was promoted to Chao Muen Wai Woranat Phraya Siharat Decho and Phraya Phichai Regent of Phichai City, receiving royal insignia equal to Chao Phraya Surasi.

In the second fight, when the enemy sent troops to assault Phichai city twice, Phraya Phichai used a two-handed sword and battled until the blade was shattered to one side. and to keep the city clean As a result, it was given the moniker "Phra Ya Phichai Dab Hak."

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