Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat
The Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Maha Worawihan ( Thai: วัด พระ ศรี รัตน มหาธาตุ, popularly briefly Wat Yai, Great Temple called ) is a major Buddhist temple ( wat ) in the provincial capital of Phitsanulok, Northern Thailand. She is a Royal Temple, First Class.
Here is a not only in the province ( Changwat ) Phitsanulok, but highly revered in Thailand Buddha image, the Phra Phuttha Chinnarat ( Thai พระพุทธ ชิน ราช ).
Location
The temple itself is located on the left bank of Maenam Nan ( Nan River ) in the center of Phitsanulok. Very near the Naresuan Bridge crosses the river, named after King Naresuan the Great (1590-1605), who was born in Phitsanulok.
History
The monastery was probably founded under the king Maha Thammaracha I. (Li Thai ) of Sukhothai in 1357. However, it was only completed in 1482 by King Borommatrailokanat. It should serve as a symbol of his power over the former provinces of the Kingdom of Sukhothai. The center of the temple was formed at the time of Prang in typical Ayutthaya - style, which, however, was later restored by King Borommakot.
Phra Phuttha Chinnarat
The Buddha image in Sukhothai classic style is one of the most beautiful in Thailand. It shows the Gautama Buddha in the attitude of submission Maras. It was probably added in the late 1420s by King Maha Thammaracha IV in order, as he moved his residence from Sukhothai to Phitsanulok.
From this nationally respected as a perfect portrait are several facsimiles in other temples:
- Wat Benchamabophit, Bangkok
- Wat Saranat Thammaram, Rayong
The plant
The big Viharn shows a huge, provided with mother of pearl inlays portal, which was donated by King Borommakot 1756. Behind the Viharn is a 36 meter high prang in Khmer style, via a steep staircase is mountable from within and in a small room shows the Buddha relics.
To the south on the same side of the river are within walking distance of two other temples, Wat Nang Phaya Wat Ratchaburana and.
Public life
Regularly temple festivals are held here, which are usually connected to a broad market. On the first weekend in October races are held annually with the Thai longboats, which are contested by approximately 20 rowers and end at the Naresuan Bridge.