Worship and ask for blessings from Phra Attharot | Wat Saket (Phu Khao Thong) | Bangkok

Phra Attharos Sri Suktathotsaphon Yanabophit, Wat Saket Phra Attharos has the full name of Phra Attharos Sri Suktathotsaphon Yanabophit, an art form from the early Sukhothai period, 700 years old, is the tallest standing Buddha image in Bangkok, with a height of 5 wa 1 cubit 10 inches (21 cubit 1 inch). It is cast entirely in bronze without any connections, making it the first time a Buddha image was cast in metal with the largest size in the history of the Thai people. It was originally enshrined at Wat Wihan Thong, Mueang District, Phitsanulok, the temple of Chan Palace, which was once the residence of King Naresuan the Great. King Nangklao, King Rama III, ordered it to be enshrined at the Wihan of Wat Saket, Bangkok, in 1825 until the reign of King Rama IV, who then named this Phra Attharos as Phra Attharos Srisuktat Thotsapol Yanabophit The tradition of building Phra Attharos, a standing Buddha image, to be placed in the capital city by the past Thai kings to ensure peace and freedom from war, prevent division among the people in the country, create love and unity among the people, and ensure that the country will remain stable and long-lasting, as if the Buddha image were standing forever. Another convenient way to get to Phu Khao Thong is by MRT. Get off at Sam Yot Station (BL30), then walk along Charoen Krung Road to Worachak Road, then take bus number 8, 37, or 48, or take a tuk-tuk to get to the Phu Khao Thong event. BTS Skytrain: Get off at National Stadium Station and take bus number 47 or 48 to get to the event. SRT train: No matter which train you come from, the Eastern, Northern, or Northeastern lines, get off at the “Yomaraj Bus Stop” (only for trains that stop there. Please check the train you are taking again. Whether it stops or not) When getting off the train, walk to the bus stop on Lan Luang Road. You can take many bus lines, as detailed below. Bus that pass around Wat Saket Ratchaworawihan or Phu Khao Thong From Chakkraphat Road – Line 8, 15, 37, 47, 49 From Bamrung Mueang Road – Line 15, 47, 48, 508 From Lan Luang Road – Line 2, 44, 59, 60, 79, 183, 511 From Mahachai Road – Line 56 #Travel around Thailand #Thailand #Central Region Team #Wat Saket #Worship and ask for blessings #Worship and ask for blessings #Go to the temple to make merit #Buddhism #Phra Attharot #Wat Phu Khao Thong #Pagoda of Wat Phu Khao Thong #Luang Pho Than Chai #Luang Pho Chokdee #Luang Pho To #Luang Pho Phra Prathan #Raeng Wat Saket #Navel of Bangkok #Navel of Wat Saket City Pin #Thais travel in Thailand #Beautiful temples throughout Thailand #Thai temples #Beautiful temples in Bangkok #Worship at 9 temples #Bangkok #Where to go #Tourist attractions #New landmarks