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Where should I pay homage to monks in the new year? It's a question that comes around every year at the end of 2022, entering the new year of 2023, so we have to come and update again where to go.
Paying homage to monks in the new year 2023, asking for blessings at 10 temples in Bangkok
Where can I?
This new year 2023 is the year of the rabbit zodiac.
or year of the rabbit
who still have to hope whether it will be the year of the golden rabbit or not
Because there are many stories going on.
That will affect until the year 2023, Thairath Online invites you to go to temples to make merit and ask for blessings in 10 temples in Bangkok.
It is an alternative to praying across the year at the temple.
Even if they are not Sai Mu Sai Boon, they can visit temples during the New Year.
because in addition to making merit
empowered
Still got a nice picture
to share on social media
and chill check-in as well
1. Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Or commonly known as Wat Phra Kaew
It is a priceless temple for Thai people.
It is also the center of the faith of the Laotian and Chinese people.
Including being an important place for foreign tourists who visit Bangkok
Must visit to see the exquisite beauty
full of faith here
Wat Phra Kaew, built in the reign of King Rama I, is located opposite Sanam Luang.
It is enshrined Phra Buddha Maha Manee Ratana Patimakorn.
(Emerald Buddha), which is a Buddha image in early Chiang Saen art made of opaque dark green jade stone in the meditation posture.
to pay homage
And ask for blessings from the Emerald Buddha, believing that paying homage to the Emerald Buddha, the glass of the ring, the money will come pouring in throughout the year
Importantly, if the Prasat Phra Thep Bidon is opened
which is the only glazed tiled prasat in Thailand
Inside there are statues of 9 kings to pay their respects as well.
It will be even more auspicious for life.
Considered ideal for starting a good thing.
for life in this new year 2023
Location:
Na Phra Lan Road
Grand Palace Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, opening hours - closing 08.30-16.00
2. Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkalaram Ratchaworawiharn
Another popular destination for Buddhists to worship and pray for new year's blessings is Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkalaram Ratchaworamahaviharn or Wat Pho, which is close to or almost adjacent to Wat Phra Kaew.
There is only a small road in the middle.
Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkalaram Ratchaworawiharn
This Wat Pho is the temple of King Rama I. The highlight is that it has the most pagodas in Thailand.
and is known as the first university in Thailand
It has also been registered by UNESCO as a World Memory Heritage Site of the Asia-Pacific region.
In addition, Wat Pho is unique in its statue of Ruesi Dutton.
In all 24 different postures by paying homage to Wat Pho, there is still belief in
"Blessing for a peaceful life like under the umbrella of Pho Rom Sai" as well as having faith in the blessing of love
From the reclining Buddha image or the reclining Buddha image enshrined in the reclining Buddha image hall
It is a large reclining Buddha image, 46 meters long, all in yellow gold.
His left and right feet are always overlapped.
Under the feet of the mother of pearl decorated with images of 108 auspicious things.
Location:
Sanam Chai Road, Grand Palace Sub-District, Phra Nakhon District, opening-closing time 08.00-16.00
3. Wat Arun Ratchawararam Woramahawihan
across the Chao Phraya River
at Tha Tien area
Come to Wat Arun Ratchawararam Woramahawihan or Wat Arun or another name is Wat Chaeng.
It is an ancient temple built in the Ayutthaya period, formerly known as Wat Makok Nok and considered the temple of King Rama II.
Highlight of Wat Arun
What is regarded as one of the landmarks of Thailand is the Phra Prang, which is elaborately decorated with tiles.
And there are also giant sculptures of Ravana (green) and Sahatsadecha (white) giants standing guard at the entrance to the temple.
with Phra Buddha Thammarat Lokthat Dilok
is the presiding Buddha image in the Ubosot
Buddha statue in subduing Mara
Rattanakosin Art
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Woramahawihan
In addition, the temple area also has a shrine of King Taksin the Great, a Chinese pavilion, a chapel, a chapel, a temple, a Buddha image in the Sukhothai period and many more.
will make life glorious
Location:
Wang Derm Road, Wat Arun Sub-district, Bangkok Yai District, opening-closing time 09.00-17.00
4. Wat Rakhang Kositaram Woramahaviharn
Continue at the temple in the zone on the Thonburi side.
Who wants to pray for new year's blessings?
I want to be famous.
Must not miss going to Wat Rakhang Kositaram Woramahawihan or Wat Rakang, an ancient temple built in the Ayutthaya period.
Formerly known as Wat Bang Wa Yai
In the reign of King Taksin the Great
raised to be a royal temple
And is the residence of Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phromrangsi), an important monk.
Inside the bell temple, there are many interesting things such as the Tipitaka Hall, the Ubosot, the Wihan, the Prang and the Bell Tower.
It is a meditation posture.
Bronze texture
In front of the Buddha, there are 3 disciples sitting together to accept the sermon.
This Buddha image is regarded as very beautiful.
Once, when King Rama V came to present the Kathina robe at Rakang Temple, he had a royal speech to the audience as to which temple to go to, not like coming to Rakang Temple.
entering the church door
The president smiles at the sky every time.
Until causing him to present the insignia of Noppharat Rajawaraporn
and the Great Parama Blessing of the white elephant to this principal Buddha image
is the origin of the name
President smiles at the sky
since then
Paying homage to the bell temple
must ring the bell at the end
to be famous, ringing like a bell
According to the belief that paying homage to the temple bell
And will be famous throughout the year.
Location:
Arun Amarin Road, Siriraj Subdistrict, Bangkok Noi District, opening-closing time 08.00-16.00
5. Wat Kalayanamit Woramahawiharn
Close to Wat Arun and Wat Rakhang is Wat Kalayanamit Woramahawihan.
or Wat Sam Po Kong
Received the name from the reign of King Rama 3 and also built the royal hall
including bestowing the principal Buddha image, Phra Phuttha Trai Ratana Nayok
or Reverend Father To
It is a large stucco Buddha image in subduing Mara.
that the Chinese people respect a lot
Until it is called in Chinese style as Sam Po Hut Kong or Sam Po Kong. There are still 2 more Buddha images in this subduing Mara posture, namely Wat Phanan Choeng, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.
and Wat Upai Phatikaram
Chachoengsao Province, including 3 temples only in Thailand
In addition, there is Hom Na Thian Thamma in honor as a place to store the Tripitaka during the reign of King Rama IV and in front of the viharn there is a bell that is the largest in the country.
Paying homage to Luang Pho Sam Po Kong is believed to bring good fortune and safety throughout the year.
Including asking for work, study, finance, trading, wealth, and paying homage to the main Buddha image in the ubosot will help to find good friends like the name of the temple as well
It is considered a temple that must be visited and prayed for blessings during this new year.
Location:
Soi Arun Amarin 6, Arun Amarin Road
Wat Kanlaya Subdistrict, Thonburi District, opening hours - closing 08.00-16.00
6. Wat Chana Songkhram Ratchaworawiharn
Return to the Phra Nakhon side, Bang Lamphu area, Khao San Road, Wat Chanasongkram Ratchaworamahaviharn.
It is a temple that has been built since the Ayutthaya period, formerly known as Wat Klang Na.
renovated a temple located near the Grand Palace
As well as changing the name of the temple to be appropriate, please
Changed the name of Wat Klang Na to Wat Tongpu, which the temple has been renovated throughout.
and changed the name again to Wat Chana Songkhram
Inside the large ubosot enshrines the principal Buddha image.
Buddha Norasri Treelokachet
Also known as Luang Pho Pu, it is a Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara.
Made of stucco and lined with tin, lacquered and gilded, lap size 2.5 meters, height 3.5 meters.
Inside the Buddha image, there is a royal robe of Bowon Maha Surasinghanat Palace.
Which is an important commander in the reign of King Rama I who won many battles. Around Luang Pho Pu, there are 16 Buddha images surrounding it, meaning Buddha defeated the enemy.
Makes me believe that if I pay homage to Reverend Father Pu
And paying homage to the Prince of Bowon Maha Surasinghanat Palace will make him victorious against all obstacles.
Location:
Chakrabongse Road, Chanasongkhram Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, opening hours - closing 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
7. Wat Suthat Thepwararam
Wat Suthat Thep Wararam, Royal Monastery of King Rama 8, started to be built in the Rattanakosin period.
Since the reign of King Rama 1 at His Majesty's favor
to build a temple and bestow the name Wat Maha Sutthawat
by building the temple first
In order to enshrine Phra Si Sakyamuni (Buddha Buddha), which was brought from the Grand Hall of Wat Mahathat.
Sukhothai Province
but the end of the reign
Therefore, it is called Wat Phra To, Wat Phra Yai or Wat Sao Chingcha.
Wat Suthat Thepwararam
Until the reign of King Rama II, he ordered to build and engrave the door of the temple by himself.
but the end of the reign
and was completed during the reign of King Rama III and was given the name Wat Suthat Thepwararam
Inside the temple stands out with a Buddhist temple.
the longest in Thailand
Paying homage to Sri Sakyamuni
will enhance the prosperity
Because there is a belief that paying homage to Wat Suthat
have a far-reaching vision
charming to the public
And anyone in school age must not forget to pay homage to Phra Suntreewanee.
goddess of wisdom
It is believed that it will help create wisdom and good intelligence.
Location:
Bamrung Muang Road
Sao Chingcha Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, opening hours - closing 08.00-16.00
8. Wat Rachathiwat Wihan
Wat Rachathiwat
Meaning exactly as the name
The temple is the residence of the King.
It is the first temple where the Dhammayut sect of monks was born.
Therefore, it is regarded as a royal monastery on the Thammayut side.
Inside the temple is outstanding.
The ubosot, which is a Khmer style similar to Angkor Wat
Designed by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Prince Krom Phraya Risaranuwattiwong
inside the temple
there is a mural
Tell the story of Vessantara Jataka
which Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Prince Krom Phraya Risaranuwattiwong
He was a sketcher and Prof. C. Rigoli, an Italian painter.
is the author with the use of frescoes
to pay homage to the monks at this temple
have faith
will make a great fortune
Suitable for anyone who wants to pay homage to the New Year 2023 and hopes to promote their work.
or maintain a large position
Location:
Samsen Road, Wachira Phayaban Subdistrict, Dusit District Opening hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
9. Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram Ratchaworawihan
Wat Benchamabophit Dusit Wanaram Ratchaworawihan
There is no evidence indicating when it was built.
Formerly known as Wat Laem
or Wat Sai Thong
After receiving the name from King Mongkut that
Benchamabophit Temple
which means the temple of 5 lords who jointly renovated this temple
When King Chulalongkorn
built Suan Dusit
He reestablished the temple and gave it the name Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram.
Which refers to the temple of King Rama V. The temple has beautiful and outstanding architecture.
With the art of ancient Thai architecture that has the best plan, one of the temples
Wat Benchamabophit Dusit Wanaram Ratchaworawihan
Another highlight
is decorated with marble from Italy
It is known to foreigners and is called the "Marble Temple". Inside the ubosot is the Buddha image enshrined, a replica of Phitsanulok.
Paying homage to monks in this temple is believed to make work smoother.
successful
Location:
Rama 5 Road, Dusit Subdistrict, Dusit District, opening-closing time 8.30-17.30
10. Wat Kharuhabodi
Wat Khuehabodi is a royal temple of the third class.
Located on the Chao Phraya River near Ban Pun
At the foot of Rama VIII Bridge is a temple where Phraya Ratchamontriborirak (Phu), the origin of the Phamonmontri family family,
It was built in the year 1824 with Phra Phuttha Saek Kham.
is the principal Buddha image enshrined in the Ubosot
which is an ancient golden Buddha image
Pang Mara in Chiang Saen period
It is the Buddha image of the Lanna Kingdom.
There is a belief that coming to pay homage to the monks at this temple is said to enhance luck and charisma, like gold nugget next to an emerald.
especially in matters of trade
Location:
Soi Charansanitwong 42, Bang Yi Khan Subdistrict, Bang Phlat District, opening hours 08.00-17.00
All of these are 10 temples for going to pay homage to the New Year 2023 that are convenient to travel and are in the vicinity of each other, and in fact, no matter what occasion.
can go
And many people may choose to pay homage to the 9 temples, it is possible.
When praying for a blessing, it has already encouraged
When combined with perseverance, everyone's hopes will definitely be fulfilled.
Some references: Tourism Authority of Thailand, Public Relations Department and each temple's website and Facebook page.