Wat Suthat Thep Wararam Ratchaworamahawihan
Wat Suthat Thep Wararam [Su-that-thep-wa-ra-ram], commonly shortened to Wat Suthat, is acclaimed as the most beautifully proportioned temple design of the Rattanakosin era. It is popular for worshippers to pay respects to the important Buddha images in the temple. Additionally, there is a monument of King Rama VIII located here, as it is considered the temple of that reign.
The location is easy to remember by the Giant Swing, which stands prominently in front of the temple. It is a distinctive landmark that anyone thinking of Wat Suthat will also think of the Giant Swing.
Inside the main hall, you will find Phra Sri Sakayamuni of Wat Suthat Thep Wararam, the largest cast Buddha image in Siam.
Phra Sri Sakayamuni, the principal Buddha image in the main hall of Wat Suthat Thep Wararam, is cast in metal with a lap width of 3 wa 1 khuep (about 12 feet), larger than any other cast Buddha image found in Siam.
The architecture of Wat Suthat Thep Wararam is in the early Rattanakosin style, with some influences from the Ayutthaya period. It consists of the main hall, the ordination hall, the cloister, the residence of the Supreme Patriarch, which was once the residence of Somdet Phra Ariyavongsagatayana (Phae Tissathevo), the 12th Supreme Patriarch of the Rattanakosin era. Inside the temple grounds, there are also the cardinal direction vihara pavilion, the floating pavilion, and the bell tower.
Upon entering, you will feel an indescribable sense of peace. The temple grounds are clean and pleasant to the eye, and there are many tourists as well. People often come to meditate, and in the evening, there is chanting. It is a gathering point for Buddhists who come together spontaneously as a spiritual center.
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Show More ReviewsWat Suthat is a grand and low-key temple in Bangkok, famous for its exquisite murals, spectacular main hall and towering red giant swing (big swing). The interior of the temple is solemn and peaceful, and the murals on the walls depict Buddhist stories with rich details and still bright colors. It is one of the masterpieces of Thai temple art. Compared with the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Suthat has fewer tourists and is suitable for tourists who like a quiet atmosphere to appreciate the architectural beauty and religious atmosphere of the temple. The big swing outside the temple was used in ancient religious ceremonies. Today, it is a major landmark in Bangkok and worth seeing. Visitors who like history, architecture or Buddhist culture will find many surprises here.