Wat Champa, Buddhist temple in Bang Ramat, Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Champa is a Buddhist temple in Bang Ramat with an old ordination hall whose gables feature Chinese porcelain and detailed wooden carvings, along with several shrines and a wooden assembly hall. The complex displays a blend of local and external architectural influences that reflect different periods of construction and repair.
This temple's origins trace back to the late Ayutthaya period, when Buddhist sanctuaries were being established across the region. Major rebuilding and renovation took place during King Rama III's early reign in the Rattanakosin era, which shaped the structure we see today.
The main Buddha statue called Luang Por Chokdee is central to the spiritual life here, with ceremonies marking different seasons and life events for the community. Devotees gather at this place regularly to practice their faith and participate in rituals that shape their daily lives.
The temple can be reached via Phutthamonthon Sai 1 road or by taking shared minibuses from Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital through residential neighborhoods and fruit orchards. Allow extra time for travel since the location lies in the outskirts and requires passing through local streets.
Behind the ordination hall lies a centuries-old pool of sacred water that continues to draw pilgrims seeking its spiritual properties. Nearby, the Ko San Chao Community preserves a disappearing craft tradition of engraving designs onto banana leaves, a rare folk art that few practitioners still master.
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