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Legend of Somdej Phra Puttajarn To Promransri, Thailand
Wat Chetuphon Wilmol Mangkalararm (Wat Pho)
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This is a first class temple under the patronage of His Majesty the King.
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This temple was also regarded as the first Public University in Thailand
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Built in the reign of Pate Racha the King from 1688-1703.
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The temple was renovated in the reign of King rama 1 of the Chakri Dynasty to be the first University for everyone.
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King Rama 3rd gave the present name to this temple.
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Pho Temple is the oldest and the largest temple in Bangkok.
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This temple features the largest reclining Buddha and the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand.
Phra Phut Theva Patimakorn
- There are numerous Buddha images in this temple. There are appoximately 872 images inside the chapel and around the chedi, (the pagoda).
- Phra Phut Theva patimakorn, the centerpiece, is the biggest image and it is modeled in a unique style.
- Besides the images, there are more important certerpiece Buddha images in this temple :
- Phra Pang Trassaruu the centerpiece of the East Vihara, at the front portico.
- Phra Phutta Lokkanart the centerpiece of the East Vihara, at the rear portico.
- Phra Prod Panjawakkee the centerpiece of the South Vihara.
- Phra Nak Prok the centerpiece of the West Vihara, at the front portico.
- Phra Pa LeLai the centerpiece of the North Vihara.
The Reclining Buddha
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This image illustrates the passing of the Buddha into Nirvana.
- The figure was cast in Plaster around a brick core and covered in gold leaf.
- The feet display 108 different characteristics of the Buddha
- The reclining Buddha is praised as a distinctive image.
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