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The Ubosot, Wat Ratchabophit, is a building on the north side of the chedi. in Phutthawat facing north or face to face with the stairs leading up to the north of the base of Piti Used for religious activities
Wat Ratchabophit is the royal temple in Buddhism. Thammayuth Sect that are still in use today Currently, it is located in Wat Ratchabophit Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok. Inside Rattanakosin Island North to Ratchabophit Road, Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Interior On the east side to Fueng Nakhon Road West side to Atsadang Road Along the old moat The southern side extends to the canal of Wat Ratchabophit.
Height above mean sea level
1 meterWaterway
Chao Phraya River, Khlong Khu Mueang Doem, Khlong Lod Wat Ratchabophit
Geological conditions
The condition of the area is a plain from the deposition of sediments during the Holocene period.
Archaeological Era
historical eraera/culture
Rattanakosin period, the reign of King Rama VArchaeological age
1869Types of archaeological sites
religious placearchaeological essence
The Ubosot is located to the north of the chedi. in Phutthawat facing north or face to face with the stairs leading up to the north of the base of Piti which, in fact, considering the name "Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram" This ubosot may be considered a viharn on the north side only. with being able to use the general area in Mahasimaram area for religious activities P>
The building is facing north. faced with the steps leading up to the base of the north side It is a building with a porch below the building rafter, 13.7 meters wide, 21.65 meters long (excluding Palai and Mukdet), divided into 7 columns, 9.80 meters high from the floor (Sudjit Sanan Wai 1998 :118)
The exterior shape is a traditional Thai architectural work. have pretty is that the roof has been made to reduce the front and back thatched with colored glazed tiles Attached to the bouquet of rooster leaves, swan's tail, with a roof overlapping 4 layers, with the last liver protruding out to set up the Palai pillar. The last liver is a short liver. There is a wand attached to the palai pole to support the raft palai. Can walk along the outside balcony (Only north
This traditional Thai event in the reign of King Rama IV has been modified. For example, at Wat Ratchapradit, which is the temple of the reign of King Rama IV, the image of the gods was originally used to decorate the gable with the royal seal of His Majesty the King. After coming in the reign of King Rama V at Wat Ratchabophit The gable of the Mukdej is carved into the image of Vishnu Song Garuda. The pattern is composed of a large-tailed kangaroo pattern. All patterns are gilded and decorated with blue glass. The gable of the building, both the front and the back, is carved into the shape of a crown. or Phra Kiao of the reign of King Rama V, emitting a ray of light, enshrined over the Wanfah Phan Which is placed on the pedestal with 2 pedestals of Phra Saeng Khan Chaisri, all on the head of 7 elephants, standing on another pedestal with a lion and a lion holding a 7-tiered tier on top of a round crystal ball on each side The part of the pattern is composed of a large-tailed kangaroo pattern. All patterns are gilded and decorated with blue glass. Except for the lion lion decorated with red glass
The wind shield made a startled serpent all decorated with stained glass. As for the doors and windows, there are hemispherical arches with gilded stucco patterns.
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej His Majesty the King to the Crown Prince Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn Crown Prince Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the ceremony to raise the sky bouquet in the Ubosot on March 1, 1982.
10 door panels, 28 windows of the Ubosot, inside is a pattern of watering flowers of Phum Khao Bin. The exterior is decorated with mother-of-pearl patterned decorations. Only the first coat of arms totaling 5 (counted from the top down) (Department of Fine Arts 1988 (A) :32-41) is
- Nopparat Ratchawaraporn
- Maha Chakri Borom Rachawong
- Prathom Chulalongkorn
- Elementary of the White Elephant
- Crown Prince of Thailand
only on the door leaf The five insignia have a sash around a circle and a necklace over the sash. with a bow hanging the seal on another layer Above the first seal is the image of Brahma Chatura. and have pictures arranged in pairs under the seal, descending in order (From top to bottom) (Sudjit Sananwai 1998 :125-126)
Under the first seal is an image of an angel with hands.
Underneath the second seal is a portrait of Apsorn's hands.
Under the third seal is a picture of Kinnaree raising her hands.
Under the 4th seal is a flying Hanuman.
Under the fifth seal is a flying intrachit.
Between the image and the badge is a Kranok flame pattern. The edges around all 4 sides are decorated with Krakon and the pattern of the claw guard. small pearl embellishments Also made into a necklace over a diamond strip with the letters "Jor Por Ror" crossed and separated by the Chakri brand. There is a chain necklace strung on both sides with a ribbon tied with a bow tie. There is a badge hanging in the middle like the real thing.
The porch door at this ubosot It is the pearl of the royal family. Krom Muen Thiwakorn Wong History which directed the Department of Pearl Craftsmanship when 1878-1891, originally before 1922, the pearl doors of the Ubosot were only at the front, including 3 doors, 6 panels for the rear door and the window pane. It is a wooden door carved with royal decorations (Yuthanawarakorn Saeng-aram 2002 :42)
In 1922, Mommai Kasemsri brought pearl shutters. which Her Royal Highness Krom Muen Thiwakorn Wong History Being a mother who left the work to offer to Her Royal Highness Krom Luang Chinworasiriwat Patriarch So the Patriarch asked His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's permission to find a pearl craftsman to repair it successfully. and brought the original carved wooden window of the Ubosot to be replaced at the viharn (Yuthanavarakorn Sang-aram 2002 :42)
Yuttanawarakorn Saengaram (2002 :43) determines the age of pearl doors and wooden carved panes that should be made 1882-1889 Due to the appearance of the most prestigious and prosperous royal decorations of the Chakri Dynasty which was established in 1882
On each side of the arch was a figure of Xiao Kang holding a halberd. standing on the back of a lion On each side of the window arch is a figure of a deity holding a Buddha image, standing in the middle of the Kraon pattern. This pearl craftsmanship, according to evidence, is said to be the handiwork of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. His Royal Highness Prince Kasem Sri Suphayok Krom Muen Thiwakornwong History
The interior walls of the ubosot under the window are made of lattices decorated with brown and white stones. Above the window sill decorated with stucco patterns painted and gilded. In the middle is the royal monogram "Jor Por", between the window openings is an Unalome with the letters "J" alternating above the central arch. known as the coat of arms or the coat of arms by replicating the ivory seal of his reign, which consists of various important symbols, namely Phra Maha Phichai Mongkut, Chak Tri, Shield, Aiyaraphot Elephant, White Elephant, Krit, Phra Maha Sangwan Nopparat, Phra Sai Soi, and the Order of Chula Chom Klao. The tiered lion is supported by the royal robe and the royal crown emblem. with the proverb "Sappesam Songkhaphunam Samgkhi Wutthisatika" There is some internal gilding.
The upper wall between the booths was originally written as a picture of the Buddha's life. The interior decoration is the handiwork of Mom Chao Prawit. All junctions in the year 2429, the ordination hall has deteriorated. His Majesty King Prajadhipok Therefore, His Majesty the King, Krom Phra Nisaranuwattiwong as the mother of the restoration director And the original image of the Buddha image has been removed. and made a golden fall flower pattern instead. Including some modifications to the interior of the temple (Phra Phrom Muni 2012:61) and in the year 1982, the 200th anniversary of the auspicious occasion of the Rattanakosin Anniversary, the entire monastery, ubosot and viharn were renovated and painted with colored flowers. Gold filled the interior walls
The overall interior style of the Ubosot is Western art, Gothic style, the ceiling is made of pointed arches supported by pillars. In the center of the ceiling is decorated in a rectangular plane divided into 5 squares arranged in a row. In the middle of each compartment is a large flower pattern. and then engulfed the lamp from the pattern The arches and ceilings are decorated with stucco and gilded courtyards. It was designed by Mom Chao Prawit Chumsai (Wiwat Temeiphan 1974 :72).
Inside the Ubosot enshrines Phra Buddha Angkhirot is the chairman of the Buddha image It is a Buddha image in the posture of meditation, with a striped robe, a lap width of 2 cubits and a half inch wide, and a whole gold shoulder blade. Eight pieces of gold, weighing 180 baht, are gold that King Chulalongkorn used to dress him when he was young. Enshrined on a marble Chukchi base from Italy (Department of Fine Arts 1988(a) :36-37)
Buddha Angkhirot It is another name of the Buddha, meaning radiating from the body (Department of Fine Arts 1988 (a) :36). His Majesty King Mongkut is graciously pleased to to be cast in order to be enshrined at Phra Pathom Chedi but before the end of his reign (Phra Thamchindaporn 1969 :35)
Later, please cast the base of the gilded throne, weighing 48 baht, as a base to support the Buddha image. The white tier that is separated above the original amulet is the white casket blocking the royal urn of King Chulalongkorn. by His Majesty the King to be summoned to be enshrined after the royal cremation ceremony and had come to draw a rope to lift this crown on October 23, 1914.
Subsequently, this amulet was destroyed. Patriarch (Wasma Maha Thera) has made a royal merit to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. His Majesty the King His Majesty bestowed a royal vow to worship the Buddha Angkhirot in another battle. Crown Prince (King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun) presiding over His Majesty the King on the occasion of the royal occasion of the Patriarch's birthday (Wasma Maha Thera) 84th Birthday, March 1, 1982 (Department of Fine Arts 1988 (A) :37)
Beneath the base of the golden skeletal throne enshrined the Buddha Angkhirot Her Royal Highness Krom Luang Chinworasiriwat His Holiness the Patriarch Has contained 6 royal ashes, which are the royal ashes that have been in his possession, namely the ashes of His Majesty King Buddha Loetla Naphalai. The relics of King Nang Klao Chao Yu Hua His Majesty King Mongkut's relics The relics of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn The relics of Somdej Phra Sri Sulawai and the relics of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Krom Phraya Sudarat Ratchaprayoon (The Fine Arts Department 1988(a) :37)
When the rule was changed in 1932, many royal lords received a share of King Chulalongkorn's relics. Afraid that the relics will not be able to be preserved with honor Therefore, they are willing to offer them at Wat Ratchabophit. And the Patriarch please put it under the base of this golden scabbard throne as well. It is later customary that on September 20 of every year, which is the birthday of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn. A group of royal relatives and courtiers will come to make merit at this temple (Department of Fine Arts 1988 (a) :37)
The marble Chukchi base that enshrines the Buddha Angkhirot. has contained the royal robes of His Majesty King Prajadhipok brought from England on June 30, 1949, containing the royal robes of Her Majesty Queen Rambhai Barni The Queen in the reign of King Rama VII on April 15, 1985 and on October 29, 2017, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn also carried the royal robes of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at this marble Chukchi base as well.
Besides the Buddha Angkhirot There is also a Eternal Buddha enshrined on the Chukchi Bencha base in front lower from the Buddha Angkhirot Phra Nirantra is a Buddha image sitting cross-legged with diamonds, lap width 5 and a half inches, cast in bronze with a gilded shoulder blade. Ruan Kaew is a Maha Bodhi bush. The top of Ruean Kaew houses the image of the Phra Maha Mongut. The glass body is attached to the lower base of the Buddha image. There are letters inscribed the name of the Buddha's grace on the lotus petals on the front 9 and back 9, namely from Arham Sammasambudo to Bhagava. At the lowest base there is a place for bathing the Buddha image. with a pipe in the shape of a cow's head This means that the Buddha is a descent.
The Immortal Buddha image was created by His Majesty King Mongkut. Then cast a model made of brass with a gold casket with 18 glass houses behind them for the royal monasteries. in the Thammayut Sect But the golden shoulder has not yet ended before the reign His Majesty King Chulalongkorn Therefore, His Majesty graciously The goldsmiths gave the 18 Buddha images to the monastery of the Dhammayutika Sangha Sangha. According to the royal wishes of His Majesty the King, such as Wat Ratchabophit, Wat Bowonniwet and Wat Ratchapradit (The Fine Arts Department 1988 (A) :41)
Currently, the Niranthra Buddha image at Wat Ratchabophit is a new one. because the one who had been bestowed upon was stolen The Chukchi base that enshrines the eternal Buddha is a small benjasik base. used to hold the urn of Her Majesty Queen Sunandha Kumariratana and Her Royal Highness Princess Kannaphon Petcharat (Department of Fine Arts 1988 (A) :41)