Wat Rat Praditthan, Buddhist temple in Tha Wasukri, Thailand.
Wat Rat Praditthan is a Buddhist temple in Tha Wasukri with traditional Thai architecture, including a distinctive Chan Hab pointed roof. The main hall houses elaborate interior wall paintings and structural details that reflect the sacred purpose of the site.
The temple was built during the late Ayutthaya period on an elevated sand dune, leading to its alternative name Wat Koht. This hilltop location was not only functional but also shaped the site's lasting importance in the region.
The wall paintings inside show green tones on white backgrounds and tell stories from the ten lives of the Buddha. These artworks are part of everyday worship and help visitors understand Buddhist teachings.
The temple is regularly open and asks visitors to follow Buddhist dress codes as a sign of respect. It helps to wear comfortable shoes since you must remove them when entering the sacred spaces.
The temple houses one of only two existing Phra Malai manuscripts in the world, while the other copy is kept in Switzerland. This rare Buddhist text makes the place valuable for scholars and religious communities worldwide.
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