Wat Kasattrathirat Worawihan, Buddhist temple in Ban Pom, Thailand
Wat Kasattrathirat Worawihan is a Buddhist temple on the western bank of the Chao Phraya River, featuring a central prang surrounded by smaller stupas and traditional ceremonial halls. The complex includes large assembly buildings with carved wooden details and decorative architectural elements.
The temple was originally known as Wat Kasastra during the Ayutthaya period and served as a military camp for Burmese forces before the city's fall in 1767. Its redevelopment and renaming followed the establishment of a new capital during the Rattanakosin era.
The temple displays artistic elements from the Rattanakosin period in its main structures, with traditional decorative details visible throughout its halls and carved wooden features.
The site can be reached via Highway 3469 and the Wat Kasattrathirat Worawihan Bridge, passing through rural surroundings on approach. The temple remains active for Buddhist ceremonies throughout the year, welcoming visitors during these occasions.
The large Wiharn contains a Mondop-topped arch carved with images of Narayana riding Garuda, a rare architectural feature in this region. These carved details and the Naga king sculptures in the ubosot demonstrate specialized craftsmanship from the period.
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