Wat Jetsadaram

Terrain

General Condition

The condition of the area is a lowland area along the river. Wat Jetsadaram is located along Jetsadawithi Road and along the Mahachai Canal. in Samut Sakhon Province or within Samut Sakhon Municipality The northern territory is adjacent to the Mahachai Canal. South is Jesadawithi Road. In the east and west there is a canal boundary between the temple and private land. There is a temple area of ​​​​57 rai, 3 ngan, 53 square wa.

Height above mean sea level

Waterway

Mahachai Canal, Tha Chin River

Geological conditions

Tha Chin series soil is a coastal saline soil. clay Clay and salty texture It is a soil with high fertility. but the soil is salty because the sea is flooded and the groundwater level rises almost to the top of the soil all year round (Documentation and Letter Processing Committee 2000 :3)

Archaeological Era

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archaeological essence

Wat Jetsadaram is a third-class royal monastery, common type, under the Maha Nikaya Sangha. It used to be an abandoned temple area before. The mound on the east side is the location of the old ordination hall. At present, the ground has been completely adjusted to be flat. Later, in 1858, it was the 8th year of the reign of King Mongkut. Phra Ajarn Nuam Monks from Samae Dam Temple Along with the villagers of Mahachai Sub-district, who are brothers, namely Mr. Fab, Nang Noi and Mrs Im, and the villagers joined together to build a new temple. There are monks who have been in Buddhist Lent all along until the present for about 140 years and have been dubbed. “Wat Thammasangwet”, but people popularly call it “Wat Krajet” after the Krajet Canal. Which is on the east side of the temple, around the year 1896 Chao Chom Mother Mode (The Lord Mother of (the mother of the Lord His Royal Highness Prince Aphakornkiatwong Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak Her Royal Highness Princess Oranong Atthayupa and Krom Muen Chaiya Sri Suriyophas) ​​in the reign of King Rama 5 came to Mahachai Subdistrict and stay overnight in this temple area Lord Mother Mode has renamed the temple from "Wat Thammasangwet" to be named "Wat Jetsadaram" (Buddhist Sangha Division 2002 :14-15) was granted Wisung Kham Sima in 1937, Wisung Kham Sima District, 40 meters wide, 80 meters long, was granted the status of a monk. Third-class royal monastery Ordinary type since January 15, 1988

Wat Jetsadaram is the place where the sacred water consecration ceremony is performed in tribute to His Majesty the King at the royal province at Sanam Luang. On Saturday, December 5, 1987, on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King's 5th Cycle Birthday Anniversary, in the past, the government used this temple place to cast a statue of Phanthai Norasing. and invited to enshrine at the shrine at Khok Kham Doem Subdistrict.

Wat Jetsadaram is a temple built by the people, but is also important as a religious ceremony of the Samut Sakhon province. have the opportunity to receive the royal family Patriarch and many great monks There is also a Phra Pariyat Thamma School. It is a field for examining the Buddha Dharma Sanam Luang, Dharma Department and Pali Department of Samut Sakhon Province. carry out activities in propagating Buddhism including activities for the public benefit and social welfare in many respects With the qualities of being a temple that helps to glorify Buddhism to prosper, deserves special honor. Therefore, the Ministry of Education asked to raise the status as a royal temple. and graciously graciously to raise Wat Jetsadaram as a third-class royal monastery Ordinary type dated January 15, 1988 as a sample development measure for the year 1973

The abbots who rule Jesadaram Temple are listed as follows:

Figure 1 Phra Rector Nuam rule since 1858-1875

Figure 2 The Rector has ruled since 1881-2406

Figure 3 Rector Bua Zhongsongsi has ruled since 1907-1919 and is a platoon leader (Sub-District Priest) Mahachai

Figure 4 Phrakhru Mahachai Borirak (Cheyyanawattano) ruled since 1919-1957 as the clergyman of Mahachai Subdistrict and the primate of Mueang Samut Sakhon (Resigned from the position of prefect of the district in 1941 due to unhealthy health)

Figure 5 King Rama IX (Chaworn Opaso, Phor.Thor. 4 NA. Ek) ruled since 1958-1992 Was the deputy primate of Samut Sakhon Province in 1978 and was the primate of Samut Sakhon Province in 1984. He was promoted to the rank of monarch. at the Royal Palace Srikitjanukijjathorn Mahakanisorn Bovornsangkaram Kamwasee in 1987

Figure 6 Phrakhru Sakorn Jetsadanuyut (Pichet Thammatharo) ruled from 1993 to the present

In terms of education, there is the Phra Pariyat Thamma School, the Dharma Department opened in 1937, the Phra Pariyat Dhamma School, the Pali Department opened in 1960, and the Sunday Buddhist Study Center opened in 1987.

Within the temple there are important things:The presiding Buddha image in the Ubosot in the attitude of subduing Mara Standing Buddha image in the posture of offering eyes in front of the Ubosot Buddha's Footprint Sri Maha Bodhi Tree and a statue of Phrakhru Chai Borirak (Luang Pu Choi), a former abbot who is revered by Mahachai people and nearby sub-districts.

Overall layout and important buildings within the temple, such as the ubosot and viharn Turning towards the Mahachai Canal or facing north (slightly tilted to the west)

All buildings within the temple are new buildings. As for the ubosot in 2016, it is in the process of being reconstructed. It was built in the position of the former ubosot that was demolished. (The former ubosot was reinforced concrete. According to the history, it was built in 1897) in front of the construction site of the Ubosot, a temporary pavilion enshrining a Buddha image from the former ubosot. (Waiting to be summoned to be enshrined at the new Ubosot) Important Buddha images are:

1. The President of the Ubosot It is a Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara. The lap size is 3 cubits wide, lacquered and gilded. The art style is influenced by Chinese art. The villagers call it "Luang Por To", according to the history, it was built in 1896 with the presiding officer. and there is Phra Moggallana – Phra Sariputta enshrined on the left-right side.

2. A standing Buddha image in the attitude of offering eyes, lacquered and gilded, height 6 cubits, was originally enshrined in front of the Ubosot. Phrakhru Mahachai Burirak Presided over the creation in 1945.

3. A replica of the Buddha's footprint, size 1.5 meters wide, 4 meters long, built in 1951.

4. Statue of Phrakhru Mahachai Borirak (Chey Yanawatano), former abbot of the temple Enshrined within the viharn of Luang Por Chey. The temple organizes a merit-making ceremony on the waning day of the 11th waxing moon of the 5th month every year.

5. Sri Maha Bodhi Tree It is a continuation of the Sri Maha Bodhi tree at Bodhgaya. India Somdej Phra Sangkharat (Pun Punnasiri), Phra Chetuphon Temple When he held the rank that Somdej Phra Wanrat was the president planted in 1971