Wat Sawettachat Worawihan, Buddhist temple in Bang Lamphu Lang, Thailand
Wat Sawettachat Worawihan is a Buddhist temple with two identical main buildings arranged in parallel, the Ubosot and Viharn, distinguished by Bai Sema stone markers surrounding the Ubosot. The compound sits on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River and contains multiple Buddha statues within its prayer halls.
The temple was established during the Ayutthaya period and underwent complete restoration under King Rama III in the early 1800s. This restoration incorporated Chinese architectural elements into the original structure.
The temple serves as an active place of worship where visitors and locals come to pray and pay respects to different Buddha statues throughout the day. The religious practice shapes how people use this space as a spiritual center for the community.
The temple sits on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bang Lamphu Lang and welcomes visitors with a modest dress code requirement. It helps to respect active prayer times and observe quiet behavior, particularly when moving through the prayer halls.
A striking reclining Buddha statue stretches about 20 meters long with multicolored features showing signs of age and multiple restorations over time. This statue stands out as one of the most memorable features visitors encounter here.
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