Wat Nang Ratchaworawihan, Royal Buddhist temple in Bang Kho district, Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Nang Ratchaworawihan is a royal Buddhist temple featuring an ordination hall built from brick and lime cement with a three-tiered roof adorned with floral decorations. Inside, the principal Buddha image displays Sukhothai artistic style in the Subduing Mara position, accompanied by a statue of Luang Pu Thuat.
The temple was built during the Ayutthaya period under King Thai Sa and later abandoned for two centuries. Princess Sri Sulalai ordered its restoration in 1837, bringing the site back to active use.
The name reflects the temple's historical role as a drying site for cowhides used in traditional drum and shadow puppet production. This connection to local crafts remains part of how residents understand the place today.
The site sits along Wutthakat Road in the Chom Thong area and can be easily accessed from the main thoroughfare. Visitors should dress respectfully and observe temple etiquette when exploring the grounds.
The site played a key role in traditional craft production, with cowhides dried here for use in drummaking and shadow puppet theater. This craft connection often goes unnoticed by visitors exploring the religious structures today.
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