Phra Ubosot, Wat Thepthidaram Worawihan

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General Condition

Phra Ubosot of Wat Thepthidaram It is the main building of the temple. At present, it is in a stable and strong condition with constant renovations and still being used. It is a place of worship

Height above mean sea level

Waterway

Chao Phraya River, Khlong Rop Krung, Khlong Lod Wat Ratchanadda

Geological conditions

Collecting water from the Holocene era

Archaeological Era

era/culture

Types of archaeological sites

archaeological essence

The ubosot of Wat Thepthidaram Worawihan It was built during the reign of King Rama III of Rattanakosin. It is the main building of the temple. It is 13.20 meters wide, 27.20 meters long, and 16 meters high. It is a brick building with mortar, with a 2-storey base, namely the base of the Ubosot and the base of the Ubosot building. The base of both floors is a set of lion bases with stairs leading up to the side of the section. Front and back of the Ubosot, 2 stairs on each side, total 4 stairs

The roof of the ubosot has 2 floors, 3 livers, the lower liver is a round wishbone. Set up a square pillar around the veranda around the chapel to support the surrounding roof palais. The balcony and the balcony of the ubosot Build a balcony with bricks and mortar, not very high. The upper part is made of a thick balcony. It looks like a flat surface consisting of two lotuses on either side of the belly, an open veranda that hides into the interior. cladding with Chinese green perforated tiles

The roof is tiled in Thai style with no rooster leaves. The gables are stucco designs in Thai patterns such as Puang-Uba patterns, floral patterns combined with Chinese motifs such as landscapes, mountains, trees, flowers, and birds, etc., decorated with Chinese porcelain tiles and ephemera. Most of them are floral and bougainvillea all over the area.

There are 4 arches of the Ubosot in the front and back of the building, 2 on each side. The arch is made of stucco on the wall, covered with gold, Pudtan flower and leaf pattern. The top of the arch resembles a vase of flowers.

10 window arches, 5 on each side, stucco molding around the window openings decorated with plant patterns similar to the arches.

A pair of wooden shutters open into the interior. Divide the nature of the door into the outer and inner doors. The outer door is painted with lacquer patterns, gilded patterns, water-repellent patterns, and painted patterns depicting Sita sitting in the top of the castle. Behind the painting is a Thai-style Kanok pattern on the lower part of the Ramayana story. It is a newly written image. The inside is painted in color. As for the exterior window panes, the watering pattern is the same as the door, and the pattern is the same as the door leaf.

Inside the chapel, the ceiling has a double-necked star in the garland pattern. The wall was painted in a pattern of bushes of khao bin, flowers and vines in the style of the art of the reign of King Rama III.

Inside the Ubosot enshrines the principal Buddha image which is carved with white stone (Sila Wong) in the attitude of subduing Mara, 15 inches wide, 19 inches high, 8 inches thick, Phra Angsa (shoulder) 9 inches, around the Ura (chest) 18 inches, known as "Luang Por Khao. ” The appearance has a round face. low glance There is a stupa with a bowed bottom, a mites, a flame-shaped halo that can be removed. occupy a robe The assassin was a centipede fangs pattern. His left hand is placed on the axle. His right hand is placed on the chanu. sitting cross-legged with diamonds on the lotus petals facing up The history of creation or the exact origin is unknown. But it is said that His Majesty King Nang Klao Chao Yu Hua was graciously summoned from the Grand Palace. (Busabok Tai Karin) His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej was graciously named. "Phra Buddha Thewawilas" in 1971

Vejyan Busabok or Busabok Tai Karin It is an altar enshrining the Buddha Devilas. Made of cement and carved wood. by replicating from the Vejyan Busabok altar of Phra Sakka Thewarat or Indra with a delicate and beautiful appearance as it appears in the sutra The artwork represents the craftsmanship of the Rattanakosin period through exquisite patterns. The surroundings are decorated with patterns of Thep Phanom and Garuda. Cast with gilded tin Adorned with a scalloped glass, very intricately detailed. On the side lay 5 tiers of tiered tiers, which are assumed to represent the rank of Krom Muen Apsarasudathep. (Princess Wilas), who is the patron of Wat Thepthidaram This five-tiered Vejyan, Busabok and Chawattana is considered the identity of Wat Thepthidaram. And has been used as a symbol of the temple and the Wat Thepthidaram Foundation.

In front of the principal Buddha image is enshrined two Buddha images, art in the early Rattanakosin period. a brass Buddha image Standing on a Pattama base with 5 tiers of perforated gold tiered tiers depicting the sea pose. oval face shape low eyesight, prominent nose, smiling mouth Emperor IX or wearing the Khattiyaphusitaporn, which is the crown jewel, the headpiece, the breastplate, the pahurat, two hands raised up to him. Amulet hanging Sangwan The fabric is decorated with a bird's tail pattern. Vice Phrabat Choenggon Art form of the early Rattanakosin period Pakchat gold perforated 5 tiers enshrined on the left and right of the main Buddha image is said to be the symbol of Her Royal Highness. Krom Muen Apsarasudathep (Princess Vilas)

In addition, in front of the main Buddha image, there is a Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara, one white stone and one bronze Buddha image, which will probably be enshrined later. Because in the book "Rampan Pilap" of Soonthornphu only mentions a standing image of the Emperor in the posture of prohibiting the sea, on each side (Religious Affairs Department 1983 :242) on the left side has a picture of Krom Muen Ipsara Suda Thep. (Princess Wilas) painted by the Fine Arts Department The right side is an image. King Rama IX

Surrounding the Ubosot building, it is surrounded by 8 parapet arches in the direction. The parapet is made of brick and mortar. Raise the base high, square shape, looks like a lotus base and glass beads. Assemble the face of the wooden plank of the square shaped house as well Make a pseudo column with lotus beads on the top and bottom at the four corners to support the square stucco roof. Leaning in a curved line towards the center, characterized by a pyramid or arch or canopy shape. The stucco is a rectangular wavy, the top of the stucco is a small square parapet, pierced through all four sides. Make a niche pierced through all four sides. Make an arched arch, lifting the rim frame. Decorative stucco above the arches depicting flowers and leaves. Inside the parapet enshrines a single parapet. Carved from green stone

There is also a Chaturathit pagoda around the temple. (See information on Phra Prang in Wat Thepthidaram Worawihan) and stone sculptures or ballast There are both human and animal figures. Most of them are Chinese people and animals. But there is also a sculpture of a Thai woman that King Nang Klao is graciously pleased with. to be created together to decorate the monastery These sculptures depicting Thai women show different gestures. some are mothers with children some are palace women This can be seen in the composition and detail that the craftsman put together for each doll to tell a story. The way of life of people in the early Rattanakosin period