Wat Kasattrathirat Worawihan, Buddhist temple in Ban Pom, Thailand
Wat Kasattrathirat Worawihan is a registered historic Buddhist temple on the western bank of the Chao Phraya River in Ban Pom, Thailand, built around a tall central prang flanked by smaller stupas. Several ceremonial halls, an ubosot, and a large wiharn complete the compound.
The temple was already active during the Ayutthaya period under the name Wat Kasastra, and it served as a camp for Burmese forces just before the city fell in 1767. During the Rattanakosin era that followed, the site was rebuilt and given its current name.
The main prang and surrounding halls show the style of the Rattanakosin period, with carved wooden details visible at the entrances and along the ceiling beams. Visitors can walk through the assembly buildings and observe the decorative work up close.
The temple is reached via Highway 3469 and the bridge that bears its name, passing through rural surroundings. Since the site is active for ceremonies year-round, visitors should dress modestly and be mindful of any ongoing rituals when they arrive.
Inside the large wiharn, a Mondop-topped arch is carved with images of Narayana riding Garuda, a feature that is rarely seen in temples of this area. The ubosot also holds sculptures of the Naga king that show a level of detail not commonly found in nearby temples.
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