Wat Yai Suwannaram, Phetchaburi Province

Wat Yai Suwannaram, Phetchaburi Province It is an ancient and very important temple in Phetchaburi Province. It was built during the Ayutthaya period. It is a center of delicate and beautiful craftsmanship. In particular, the mural paintings in the chapel are images of gods gathering in Ayutthaya art by craftsmen from Phetchaburi. The ordination hall is made of brick and mortar with a curved lotus base like a ship's base. There is a surrounding gallery in the style of Thai Ayutthaya architecture. The principal Buddha image is a stucco Buddha image covered with gold lacquer in the Mara-Vijaya posture. The Buddha's features are beautifully proportioned. The Sala Karn Parian is a large Thai-style house. It was originally the residence of Phra Sanphet VIII or Phra Chao Suea Ruea to present to the Supreme Patriarch Tangmo. The beautifully carved door panels are historically and artistically significant, as they are late Ayutthaya art. On the door panels, there are traces of Burmese soldiers using axes to cut the door panels to capture people inside. 📍 Tambon Tha Rap, Mueang Phetchaburi District, Phetchaburi Province #Songkran2024TravelPlaces #WatYaiSuwannaram #Phetchaburi