Wat Arun

Introduction

Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of the Dawn, is a temple dedicated to Taksin, the 41st king of Thailand and a national hero. Built in the Great City Dynasty, it is a famous temple in Thailand and one of the royal temples of Thailand.

The main building of the temple of Wat Arun

The main tower of Wat Arun is a Brahman-style spire about 82 meters high, called “Phra Poram”, which means “Tower of Dawn”. This tower is the landmark of Wat Arun and one of the tallest pagodas in Thailand. Phra Poram’s appearance is very gorgeous, inlaid with many colored glass and tiles, making it sparkle in the sun. Around Phra Poram, there are three smaller pagodas, representing the past, present and future in Buddhism. The designs of these three small pagodas are unique and complement the main tower. Wat Arun houses a famous four-faced Buddha, the incarnation of Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu and Mahakala. This Buddha statue is believed to have magical powers and can bless believers with career success, family happiness, peace and health, and wealth.
The main hall in Wat Arun is a typical Thai building with a golden roof and surrounded by gorgeous carved railings. The main hall houses a statue of Zheng Zhao and many other Buddha and deity statues. The murals in Wat Arun are one of the treasures of Thai art. These murals depict Thai history, religious stories and folk tales with bright colors and smooth lines, and have high artistic value.

History of Wat Arun

Wat Arun Temple, also known as Dawn Temple, is a temple to commemorate Thailand’s 41st king and national hero Taksin built in the Tai Cheng Dynasty. Located in Thonburi City, a twin city on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Thailand, Dawn Temple is a famous temple in Thailand, and one of the royal temples of Thailand, the temple is associated with the ethnic Chinese national hero Cheng Chiu, who led the army to expel the Burmese enemies, save the river and mountains, and founded the Thonburi Dynasty.

Finally recapturing the great city and driving the powerful enemy out of the country. The Siamese people admired him for his patriotic heroism and proclaimed him King of Siam. Taksin ascended the throne in December 1767 and moved the capital to Thonburi. Taksin ruled for 15 years, making the country increasingly rich and powerful, and committed to developing friendly relations with the Qing Dynasty.

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