Wat Ratchakhrue, Buddhist temple in Bang Yi Ruea, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Ratchakhrue is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok featuring traditional Thai architecture with a central prayer hall, several tiered stupas, and numerous Buddha statues arranged throughout the grounds. The grounds are carefully maintained with walkways connecting the various structures and surrounding gardens that frame the religious buildings.
The site originates from the Ayutthaya period when the kingdom was at its height. King Taksin later renovated it and designated it as a royal meditation retreat, transforming it into a temple of royal importance.
The temple remains an active place of worship where visitors and local devotees light incense, leave flowers, and participate in daily prayers. The spiritual life here follows seasonal Buddhist celebrations and rituals that shape the rhythm of activities throughout the year.
The temple grounds are open daily for visitors to explore at their own pace or join a guided tour to learn more about the structures. The site is flat and easy to walk around, with easily removable shoes needed for entering interior prayer halls and sacred areas.
The temple grounds house multiple stupas containing royal ashes, including those of King Taksin and his wife. This makes the site a rare burial ground for the royal family that continues to attract pilgrims seeking to pay their respects.
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