Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan, Buddhist temple in Thonburi district, Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan is a Buddhist temple in the Thonburi district of Bangkok, marked by a round stupa roughly 60 meters (197 feet) tall. The compound includes traditional Thai buildings, decorated halls, and an eight-sided pavilion set on an artificial hill in the middle of a pond.
Construction began in 1828 under the supervision of Somdet Chaophraya Borommaha Prayurawong, a senior official in the Kingdom of Siam. Royal status was granted in 1832 during the reign of King Rama III.
The main hall contains a centuries-old Buddha figure in the gesture of subduing Mara, cast by Thai craftsmen who learned Japanese metalworking methods. Wall paintings inside show scenes from the life of the Buddha and traditional depictions of Buddhist teachings.
Access is near Phra Phutta Yodfa Bridge, and visitors can enter the compound during daylight hours. Pathways lead to different buildings, to the pavilion over the water, and to the painted areas inside.
The compound perimeter is enclosed by iron fences imported from England. The artificial hill in the pond serves as a spot for meditation and contemplation, reached by a small bridge.
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