Wat Intharawihan, Buddhist temple complex in Bang Khun Phrom district, Thailand.
Wat Intharawihan is a Buddhist temple complex in the Bang Khun Phrom district, known for its 32-meter standing Buddha statue covered in golden mosaic tiles and holding an alms bowl. The main altar and smaller prayer halls are arranged around a well-kept courtyard with trees and paved paths, while the monks' living quarters occupy quieter sections behind the towering figure.
The site was originally known as Wat Rai Phrik during the Ayutthaya period and received its current name under King Vajiravudh in the early 20th century. Construction of the golden Buddha statue began in the 19th century and continued for several decades until the monument was completed.
The temple takes its name from King Rama VI and is home to monks who receive alms at dawn and recite daily prayers before the tall Buddha. Visitors can light incense sticks in front of the golden figure and leave a donation in the bowl held in its hands.
The compound is open daily from 8:30 AM to 8 PM without an entrance fee, and the site is located near the Rama VIII Bridge along Wisut Kasat Road. Visitors should cover their shoulders and knees when entering the prayer halls and can linger in the shaded courtyards at any time.
In 1978, Prince Vajiralongkorn brought authentic Buddhist relics from Sri Lanka and had them placed inside the topknot of the Buddha statue. Visitors can climb a narrow staircase inside the figure and peer through small openings at the surroundings.
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