Wat Chaiyapruek Mala Ratchaworawihan

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Wat Chaiyapruek Mala Ratchaworawihan is a temple that is still in use today. Located on the south side of the Maha Sawat Canal On the north side, next to Khlong Maha Sawat It is about 170 meters west from the Bangkok Noi Canal and about 4 kilometers west of the Chao Phraya River. At present, the surrounding condition is an urban community. There is a very dense population of houses.

The condition of the area is the Bangkok Lowlands or the Bangkok Lowlands. flooding

Waterway

Khlong Maha Sawat, Khlong Bangkok Noi, Chao Phraya River

Geological conditions

It is located on the Bangkok Plains or the Bangkok Plains. Formed by the deposition of sediments in the Quaternary Period.

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Types of archaeological sites

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Wat Chaiyapruek Mala It is a second-class royal monastery of the Ratchaworawihan type since the reign of King Rama II under the Maha Nikaya. Located on the edge of Khlong Maha Sawat, Taling Chan Subdistrict, Taling Chan District, Bangkok, formerly known as "Wat Chaiyapruek", and was based in Maha Sawat Subdistrict, Bang Kruai District, Nonthaburi Province.

Wat Chaiyapruek is an ancient temple that has existed since the Ayutthaya time. According to the history of the temple, Wat Chaiyapruek Mala was built in 2300 AD.

But when the beginning of Rattanakosin became an abandoned temple When the Rattanakosin was first built in the reign of King Rama I, King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok the Great His Majesty King Buddha Loetla Nabhalai (At that time, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej) demolished the bricks of Wat Chaiyapruek to build the city walls of the city where he was the master (in charge of the work) (Saran Thongpan 2006?)

When the reign of King Buddha Loetla Naphalai Please allow Wat Chaiyaphruek to be restored to replace the former temple that was demolished by bricks to build the city wall. His Highness gave a speech to King Mongkut, before becoming ordained, to be the mother of the construction of Wat Chaiyaphruek (Saran Thongpan). 2006?)

However, the construction remained pending throughout the reign of King Rama III, with His Majesty King Bom Klao in charge. and graciously To bring Wat Chaiyapruek to the list of the Kathin Luang temple, bestowed upon His Majesty King Mongkut to light the Buddhist Lent candle. and offer the Kathin ceremony every year throughout the reign of Somdej Phra Boromachanoknat (Walailak Songsiri 2009)

When King Mongkut ascended the throne His Highness donated royal property and graciously Let God Luk Ya Tho Krom Muen Mahesuan Siwawilas be the host to complete the repair work. along with a necklace of the temple's name "Wat Chaiyapruek Mala" by His Excellency To buy more offerings at the garden as a temple to dig a moat around the temple. Complete the construction of the old temple and the old temple building a pavilion Build a large chedi with four corners of the chedi, prayer tower, bell tower, Tha Nam bridge (Walailak Songsiri 2009)

Wat Chaiyapruekmala was granted the last Wisung Kham Sima on November 8, 1971.

Important Buddha images include Luang Por To (Phra Phutthachai Phruekthika Mahabophit), the principal Buddha image in the former Ubosot. As for the masters, there are Phra Nantawiriya (Pho Tissadasso) Phrarajamongkolmuni (Khon Sutthiyano)

Abbot of Wat Chaiyapruek Mala Ratchaworawihan including Bang Kwang Temple (Not clearly identified. Phra Khru Thamthada Kosol (Song) reigned in the temple for about 5-6 years, Phra Thammathada Kosol (Ket) resided in the temple for about 5-6 years, Phra Thammathada Kosol (Towed) reigned over the temple for about 18-19. Year, Phra Palad Thon (5 years acting abbot), Phra Ratanamuni (Kaew) 1885-1905, Phra Nantawiriya (Pho Tissatso) B.E. 1905-1922, Phra Dhammatana Chan (Im Yasothor), 1929-1972, Phrarajamongkolmuni (Kon Suthiyano), 1972-2001, Phra Pariyatwaropakarn (Prasak Akkapa Nyo) 2006 to present

Important buildings inside the temple (Saran Thongpan 2006?; Walailak Songsiri 2009), namely

Old Ubosot Located next to the temple facing east with the temple on the north side The ubosot is in the south. It was built during the reign of King Rama 2 and completely restored during the reign of King Rama IV. The current size is 7.56 meters wide and 19.20 meters long.

Originally, this Ubosot was in a very dilapidated condition. Especially when after the great flood in 1998-1999, until 2007, the whole building was ejected. It rises about 2 meters above the ground to prevent moisture and water that often flows in. Ejecting a building is a very large task by digging the soil around it. out as a base to push the building up Then, round piles are made to support and hydraulic jacks are used to press into the soil until the desired depth is about 23 meters, and cement is poured into the base piles around the Ubosot for 48 trees. A jack was placed on top of a pin to push the building 2 meters off the current ground and it has been restored until now in good condition.

In front of the Ubosot, there are 3 door openings, 1 rear window, 5 window openings on both sides of the wall, 5 doors and windows on each side. There are poles arranged to support the side eaves.

The gable of the Ubosot is a stucco pattern. The president's gable is the Garuda Yudnaga Region. (The Royal Seal of His Majesty King Buddha Loetla Naphalai) in the midst of the Puttan leaves The gable part of the front-back porch is the majesty (The Royal Seal of His Majesty King Mongkut) surrounded by Puttan leaves as well.

Inside enshrines the principal Buddha image made of red sandstone. Covered with stucco and covered with gold, known as "Luang Por To", there is a marble plaque inscribed at the base of Chukchi that "Phra Phutthachaipruekthika Mahabophit" Prayoon Uluchata (N. Na Pak Nam) (1971) determined that Luang Pho To was a Buddha image in the Ayutthaya period that was originally enshrined at this temple.

The inner wall on each side is made of cement frame like a picture frame. Inside the frame is a picture of the Buddha's life. (Phra Pathom Som Bodhi) in all 4 directions. This set of pictures was written in 1929 by Phra Kru Nonthasiri Mahapanya (Im Yasothor later became a Dharma teacher), the abbot on the occasion of His Majesty King Prajadhipok. at the head of the King Come to give the Kathin Robes

Temple It is similar in size and layout to the Ubosot. very bad condition cracked wall The original roof is slightly tiled on the west side. But inside, another roof was built at a lower level than the original wall. Make new ceilings and interior walls. Enshrined Buddha images and daily amulets for people to come and worship.

stucco pattern on the gable (Only the remaining parts) are the same as the Ubosot. is the gable of the porch depicting the Maha Mongut The royal seal in the reign of King Rama IV, the main gable is the Naga Garuda. The royal seal in the reign of King Rama 2

On the west wall there are still grooves surrounding the original frescoes of the temple. Write in a pattern of love hundred times with red and green on a yellow background in a blurry state

Phra Chedi located to the west of the old ubosot and the viharn Built in the reign of King Rama IV Let Mom Chao Perm Ladawan restore it in 1835. Later, this chedi houses the ashes of the Ladawan royal family. It is also believed that the ashes (parts) of King Nang Klao are enshrined.

The main chedi is a large circular bell shaped chedi. There are four corners of the chedi, the chedi also has the symbol of the Chaiyapruek tree.

New Ubosot Facing North to Khlong Maha Sawat It was built in 1973 and was completed in 1974. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej came to be the president of the ceremony to raise the Cho Fah and pour the Thonglor Buddha image on March 30, 1978.

The new ordination hall was built in the same position as the old pavilion that has been dismantled. The size is 15 meters wide, 34.5 meters long, located on the east side of the old group of buildings. not facing east like the old ubosot.

The gable of the upper ubosot has stucco. in the form of Garuda which is the royal seal of King Rama 2 which is the royal seal of King Rama IV.

Inside enshrines the principal Buddha image. It is a replica of Buddha Chinnarat.

Bai Sema built next to the wall of the Ubosot. It is a picture of Lord Vishnu on Garuda.

The courtyard in front of the ubosot on the west side enshrines the royal monument of King Buddha Loetla Naphalai.

The Hall of Worship It is located to the east of the temple. near Khlong Maha Sawat Constructed in 1938 as a Thai-style building, brick and mortar, currently used as a building for music and dance activities of the Kusol Suksa School.

Holy Temple (Sala 90th Birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn) It was built in 1990 as a one-story concrete pavilion in Thai style. It is located on the east wall of the temple. The image is enshrined like the former abbot, namely Phra Nandaviriya (Pho Tissadasso), Phra Thammatanachan (Im Yasothara) and Phrarajamongkolmuni (Khon Sutthiyano).

Handsome image of Phra Nantawiriyapho former abbot Built in 1925 as an abbot, famous for its superstition and construction Originally a province of Nonthaburi, he died in 1924. He was greatly respected and believed by the villagers in this area.

Hor Kijjapanjong (Prayer Hall) It is a brick and mortar building with a height of 2 floors except the tower in front of the building which is 3 floors.

Monks It's the whole wooden cubicle.

bell tower Newly renovated, masonry, cement and gable. In the middle is a spire of a stupa with a bouquet of flowers, leaves, and a swan's tail.

In addition, within the temple grounds there is a charity school. which is the school that Wat Uppatham originally including Wat Chaiyapruek Mala which is under the supervision of Bangkok.